How favorites crumbled and rookies rumbled, and what it means for the Margaret River Pro.
Round Two of both the men's and women's event was completed today at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
The six-time World Champ emerged from a slow start at Bells to blast through Round 2, including a nod to Mick Fanning.
Saturday at Bells, the 16-year-old Florida wunderkind eliminated Keely Andrew -- current World No. 2 -- from the Rip Curl Pro.
The WSL commentary crew goes over day one action from Winkipop.
Rookie upsets and veteran comebacks were on offer for Round One of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
The Brazilian, who has won here at the Rip Curl Women's Pro, attacked a perfect Winki wave Friday for an 8.17 and the heat win.
Bells Round 1 Heat 1 was the Champ's first-ever heat at Winkipop, but judging from her performance...you'd never know.
Upsets abounded Tuesday at Bells before the sun even broke through. Then, the contest moved to Winki for more.