Challenger Series contenders were put to the test and those who rose to the occasion provided electric performances. Michael Rodrigues led
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A stout day of competition provided plenty of action to determine the event's first Quarterfinalists after the opening duels for women's Round of 16 unfolded. Plus, the men's Round of 32 is in the books with emerging Challenger Series contenders proving themselves amid proven qualification threats to set up head-to-head match ups.
Challenger Series contenders were put to the test and those who rose to the occasion provided electric performances. Michael Rodrigues led
Bronte Macaulay flips the heat in the final 60 seconds over fellow Challenger Series standout, Bella Kenworthy, posting a 6.80 when a 6.50
Former CTer Sally Fitzgibbons kicked into another gear as the first heat of the Women's Round of 16 came to a close. A final,
M-Rod opens up the scale early on Day 4 at the EDP Vissla Ericeira Pro with a 15.27 heat total (8.17 + 7.10) as he locks in the Round of 16