Billabong Pipe Masters
Kelly Slater (USA) took down Pipeline specialist Dusty Payne (HAW) in dramatic fashion - earning a 7.80 in the dying minutes.
Kelly Slater (USA) was nearly eliminated after a shocking Round 1 performance as the 11-time WSL Champion had flu-like symptoms leading up
Dusty Payne (HAW) will have to wait until next year to complete what he says is his dream of beating Kelly Slater (USA), losing in the
Miguel Pupo (BRA) couldn't find a rhythm here at Pipeline and was eliminated by Adrian Buchan (AUS) in Heat 6, Round 2.
Keeping his World Title hopes alive, Julian Wilson (AUS) surged through Round 3 over Wade Carmichael (AUS) - nearly comboing his fellow
Earning an excellent 8.83 going on a Backdoor bomb, Adam Melling (AUS) defeated fellow countrymen Matt Wilkinson (AUS).
Taj Burrow (AUS) returned to CT' action after the birth of his child and is into Round 3, eliminating Brett Simpson (USA).
Current World No.2 and World Title contender Filipe Toledo (BRA) took down former Pipe Master Bruce Irons (HAW) in Heat 1, Round 2 to keep
Finding a scoring wave at both Backdoor and Pipeline, Filipe Toledo (BRA) looked in-form after an upset in Round 1.
2001 Pipe Master Bruce Irons (HAW) had the chance to play ultimate spoiler in Heat 1, Round 2 against World Title contender Filipe Toledo
Jordy Smith showing some spray in Round 2.
Paradise
Joel Parkinson drives through a barrel in Round 2.
Joel Parkinson finds a barrel at Backdoor during Round 2.
Keanu Asing into Pipe and Round 3.
Dusty Payne during Round 2 of the Billabong Pipe Masters.
Glenn Hall avoiding elimination in Round 2.
Kolohe Andino was eliminated in Round 2, but will requalify via the Qualifying Series.