Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Mick Fanning (AUS) came so close to clinching a third world title in Portugal. ASP / Cestari
Mick Fanning congratulates Kai Otton on beating him in the quarterfinals. ASP
As the day goes on the lineup improves. ASP / Cestari
Supertubos is getting busy for the final day. ASP / Cestari
Matt Wilkinson (AUS) hit a little wobbly in Round 4 and will not feature in Round 5. ASP / Cestari
Pure gold is Joel Parkinsons (AUS) rail work. ASP / Cestari
Kai Otton (AUS) is still wanting a World Tour event win badly and Supertubos would suit his skills perfectly. ASP / Cestari
John John Florence (HAW) took second in Round 4 and will surf Round 5. ASP / Cestari
Julian Wilson (AUS) took out the first heat win of the day and is the first Quarter Finalist. ASP / Cestari
Julian Wilson (AUS) is one step closer to defending his RipCurl Pro Portugal title. ASP / Cestari
Joel Parkinson (AUS) keeps his mathematical chances at a second World Title alive by advancing into Round 4. ASP / Cestari
Adriano de Souza (BRA) going for broke to get the scores he needed. ASP / Cestari
Miguel Pupo edged out Brett Simpson in Round 2. ASP/Kirstin
Alejo Muniz was narrowly edged out by Joel Parkinson in Round 2. ASP/Kirstin
Kolohe Andino was comboed by Bede Durbidge during Round 2. ASP/Kirstin
Brett Simpson was eliminated in Round 2.
Fred Pattachia Jnr advanced in first place during Round 2. ASP/Kirstin
Damien Hobgood (USA) found the better waves in his heat to defeat Jeremy Flores (FRA). ASP / Cestari