The day we were waiting for lived up to every ounce of the hype. An impeccable start of intense barrels and dreamy conditions provided a full day of near-perfection and first eliminations. The GOAT returned to form, Vahine Fierro put on a clinic at home, and Sawyer Lindblad proved her commitment with a 9.43 before having to take down No. 1 Simmers. Ryan Callinan's surge showed he's still up for the challenge alongside Gabriel Medina and John John Florence. Now, the men's Elimination Round awaits to determine who gets a leg up in the World Title race.
