The Aussie leaps into the World Title race with a gutsy win over Medina, while Jordy Smith claims Jeep Leaders' Jersey.
Despite only catching two waves the entire heat, Owen Wright earned a win over rookie Ian Gouveia.
The former champ was 30 seconds away from elimination before turning the heat in Round Three.
Kolohe Andino scores 7.67 in Round Three victory over Sebastian Zietz.
Filipe Toledo's Teahupo'o troubles continue, while Jordy Smith and Owen Wright survive Round Two scares.
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.
Fans were treated to a number of tight clashes, top seed stumbles and one notable upset on Day One of the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
The Australian rookie got his long-awaited first CT heat win at the expense of Filipe Toledo.