The Aussie leaps into the World Title race with a gutsy win over Medina, while Jordy Smith claims Jeep Leaders' Jersey.
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.
World Champ John John Florence dominates his Round One matchup, posts second highest total heat score of the round.
The Brazilian took the heat lead off of Owen Wright -- and won his Round One heat -- with this wave at Teahupo'o.
And the latest forecast from Teahupo'o, where competition could get underway Friday.
One award in Tahiti is coveted more than any other.