A new day dawned at the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro but the pressure remained all the same as Joe Turpel, Flick Palmateer, and Jesse Mendes talk Finals Day set up.The women stole the show with impressive showcases from Molly Picklum, reigning World Champ Caitlin Simmers, 2023 World Champ Caroline Marks alongside rookie sensations Erin Brooks and Bella Kenworthy. Head-to-head clashes unfolded for the men with marquee matchups giving way to the event's best showings so far. Jackson Bunch's 9.23 notched the highest-single wave score so far alongside excellent performances from Kanoa Igarashi, Italo Ferreira and Jack Robinson heading into Finals Day. As the sun went down, the action heated back up with women's Night Session pushing them under pressure to perform. Only Sawyer Lindblad and last-wave heroics from Vahine Fierro salvaged their campaigns. Now, an inaugural victor awaits crowning in the deserts of Abu Dhabi.
