Teahupo'o asked all the questions and the world's best answered in pumping conditions with a historic day in women's surfing going to local wildcard Vahine Fierro. Fierro's fearless charging earned Tahiti its first wildcard victory, besting now World No. 1 Brisa Hennessy, after an incredible showing from all the women. The men took over the lineup following their hard-charging performances and sent themselves over the ledge all their own in Elimination Round action. Cole Houshmand's 9.57, a clutch showing from Tahitian wildcard Mihimana Braye, Barron Mamiya's elite backhand tube-riding, and rookie Crosby Colapinto highlighted the men's first eliminations and now a vital Finals Day is set at the End of the Road with plenty of swell on the horizon to push them even further.
