The Brazilian surfer, who's known for his explosive maneuvers above the lip, suffered an ankle injury after the Quik Pro Gold Coast.
The Hawaiian goes from missing the bus to No. 2 in the world within a three month stretch.
A good portion of stories from the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro were happening back on land
Sebastian Zietz barrou o potiguar Italo Ferreira nas semifinais e tirou a vice-liderança no ranking do brasileiro.
Italo Ferreira vai disputar a segunda vaga na final contra o havaiano Sebastian Zietz.
After falling off tour in 2015, the Hawaiian is making the most of his second chance, leaping to No. 2 in the rankings.
The 35-year-old Aussie Icon has advanced to his first semifinal since 2014 at Margaret River with his renowned brand of seamless surfing.
He's sent two world champs packing at Margaret River, and by the way, he's leading the QS. You've been warned: Italy's Leonardo Fioravanti
O campeão mundial Gabriel Medina, Italo Ferreira e Caio Ibelli terão duas chances para chegar nas quartas de final.
Dos oito que participam do Drug Aware Pro, apenas Alex Ribeiro está fora da disputa do título.
Review some of the amazing moments from Taj Burrow's 18-year career on the Championship Tour.
Consequences rise at Margaret River as time and gravity take hold.
Mineirinho, Gabriel Medina e Italo Ferreira estrearam com vitórias no Drug Aware Pro em Margaret River.
When the sun was setting in Margaret River, John John Florence did this.
Icons strike back early in Western Australia.
Watch every heat from the men's Drug Aware Margaret River Pro in condensed form.
The Italian QS leader will replace rookie Jack Freestone, while Davies will replace Jadson Andre.
Western Australian surfers top local field to earn entry in the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
Fantasy analysis for Men's 2016 Margaret River
The 18-year-old wunderkind will compete on home turf when the event kicks off Friday local time.