The Australian saves his best for last in Tahiti, snagging two 9-point rides in the final five minutes to nab the victory.
Gabriel Medina vs. Julian Wilson
Wilko's Round Five loss to Wiggolly Dantas proves costly at the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
The frontrunners are still on fire at Teahupo'o, where competition will wrap Sunday.
With this incredible 9.33, the Australian rookie eliminated the former event winner and Tour veteran.
Despite only catching two waves the entire heat, Owen Wright earned a win over rookie Ian Gouveia.
Opening Day of the Billabong Pro Tahiti came with its fair share of nail-biter moments.
There's no such thing as an average warm-up session on the Championship Tour.
Officials put things on hold as they waited for conditions to clean up for Round One of the 2017 event. Plus: J-Bay's all-star moments.
The Aussie Tour veteran surged to a Round One heat victory at the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
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