Quiksilver Pro New York

Julian Wilson (AUS) advanced into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

Owen Wright (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin

Jadson Andre (BRA) was defeated by Taj Burrow (AUS) in the quarterfinals.ASP/Rowland

Kelly Slater (USA) was looking extremely focused during his quarterfinal against Josh Kerr (AUS).ASP/Rowland

Hurricane Katia delivered some clean 4-5ft surf for the best surfers in the world.ASP/Rowland

Congratulations to Owen Wright (AUS) and Kelly Slater (USA) for making it to the final!ASP/Rowland

The competition got under way at 8am today.ASP/Rowland

Kelly Slater (USA) landed the first barrel of the day in his quarterfinal heat against Josh Kerr (AUS).ASP/Rowland

People lined the waters edge trying to get a close glimpse of the action.ASP/Rowland

Hurricane Katia delivered some amazing surf for the competitors today.ASP/Rowland

Taj Burrow (AUS) was a standout during the event but he failed to advance in the semifinals.ASP/Rowland

Alejo Muniz (BRA) made it to the semifinals where he was defeated by Owen Wright (AUS).ASP/Rowland

Owen Wright (AUS) wins the Quiksilver Pro New York!ASP/Rowland

Kelly Slater (USA) defeated Josh Kerr (AUS) in the quaterfinals.ASP/Rowland

A massive crowd came from all over the world to see the first ever ASP World Tour event in New York.ASP/Rowland

Kelly Slater (USA) defeated Taj Burrow (AUS) in the semi finals.ASP/Rowland

Taj Burrow (AUS) celebrating his win over Jadson Andre (BRA) in the quarterfinals.ASP/Rowland

Josh Kerr (AUS) was a favorite to win the event here in New York but unfortunately he couldn't get past Kelly Slater in the