For the second year running, Australia's wild child is leading the pack at the midway point of the season.
Getting in his opponents' grills and surfing top to bottom pays off for the Italian.
After banking two 8-point rides, Michel Bourez puts away Leonardo Fioravanti with a big score.
Matt Wilkinson opens his Quarterfinal heat win over Julian Wilson with three 8-point rides.
With his sights set on an elusive Fiji Pro win, Joel Parkinson grinds on.
Scenes from a huge day of upsets in Fiji.
With his horrific 2015 injury fading from view, the big Australian is building momentum.
The Australian rookie continues to impress in a variety of conditions.
The Tahitian unleashed his power game to earn a crucial win on Wednesday.