Behold, the high-flying Brasilian's remarkable journey to the Final at the Corona Open J-Bay.
In 2017, the Australian surfed into the Semifinals at Supertubes for the third year in a row.
The incredible surfing and huge upsets are just a fraction of the story on this wild day in South Africa.
Portugal's rookie player came back from way down to defeat John John Florence and earn a trip to the Semis.
Mick Fanning was getting beat pretty badly when an old friend stopped by to help him regroup.
After closer inspection, the 11x World Champion is now looking at 4-to-6 months out of the water.
Martin Potter, Joe Turpel break down what happened in Round Five Heat 3, and WSL head judge Richie Porta gives his explanation.
Jordy Smith bounces back in Round Five with a 9.17 to start his heat against Conner Coffin.
Filipe Toledo comes in from a crazy heat and reflects on missed opportunities and a potential for a perfect heat of his own.
When huge waves threatened to catch them inside, they seized their opportunity to take a bow.
You'll want to hit the replay button a few times after watching Tuesday's epic surfing at the Corona Open J-Bay.
The action at Jeffreys Bay was almost too much to handle today, as 10-point rides came raining down.
Surfers weren't the only ones feasting today at J-Bay.
After scoring two perfect 10s for the first time in J-Bay history -- and the first time in his career -- Jordy reflects.
Pumping surf and high-pressure heats made for a very eventful conclusion to Round Two at the Corona Open J-Bay.
A rather harmless looking J-Bay closeout barrel broke Slater's foot, not to mention his comeback campaign dreams in 2017.
Conditions improved throughout the day at the Corona Open J-Bay, where the consequences are getting heavy.
Commissioner Kieren Perrow denies Andino's request for a re-surf, rules not enough evidence.