The world's best are back in the Wild West and the women stormed Main Break to start their charge toward Western Australia success. Heavy hammers from Bettylou Sakura Johnson, Molly Picklum, former event victor Isabella Nichols, and a clutch performance from World No. 1 Caitlin Simmers set the tone for opening day. Now, elimination scares await and the men are set to get their bouts started at Margaret River.