The beginning of the end got underway at Teahupo'o with the final event of the 2023 season already providing all the drama. Stunning performances from wildcards Vahine Fierro and Mihimana Braye put the world's best on high alert. Top 5 contenders both stumbled and thrived with Yago Dora pushing the line amid those knocking on the door including Gabriel Medina, John John Florence, Jack Robinson, and Leonardo Fioravanti surfing lights out. But, Elimination Round bouts await for the men after witnessing Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright survive clashes from the women's first eliminations.
