Incoming swell gave the world's top contenders the platform to deliver a showcase in Ballito. Current Challenger Series No. 1 Jacob Willcox maintained his momentum to start the day before breakout performances from Nolan Rapoza's electric backhand, George Pittar's excellence pushing the Challenger Series standard, plus Kauli Vaast's impressive display. Also, 2023 qualification threat Cole Houshmand kept his form from from Sydney and dished out a near-excellent heat total to elevate the standard on Day 4. Now, the Round of 16 matchups are locked in for both the men and women as the Ballito Pro presented by O'Neill surges on.