How Italo Ferreira climbed the rankings to World No. 1 before the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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How Italo Ferreira climbed the rankings to World No. 1 before the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Italo Ferreira is back in yellow. After a strong start to the season-finishing with a semifinals result at Pipeline and taking the win in Abu Dhabi-he's claimed the No. 1 spot on tour. Since his victory at firing Teahupo'o, Italo has been on a tear, finding his swagger and reminding everyone why he's one of the most electrifying surfers in the world. Now, as the most prolific surfer on tour at Supertubos, he's ready to keep the petal to metal in Portugal. This is how Italo took the yellow jersey-and it won't be easy to take it from him. Watch the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal live, March 15-25, on WorldSurfLeague.com.

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