The 32-year-old Brazilian makes a triumphant return to a Championship Tour podium for the first time in seven years.
Jordy Smith puts the pressure on John John Florence, while Courtney Conlogue is in hot pursuit of Sally Fitzgibbons.
The Brazilian's momentum continued Thursday as she defeated 6x World Champ Stephanie Gilmore in the Quarters.
First, Gilmore defeated World No. 1 Tyler Wright. Then, Gilmore was the one to go. With those exits, the Title race is heating up.
After suffering through a mid-season slide Gilmore's showing signs of a turnaround.
The Californian tops Courtney Conlogue and Pauline Ado in Round Three.
Fitzgibbons moves into Quarterfinals with a win over Nikki Van Dijk and Keely Andrew.
Jordy Smith and John John Florence turned in the top two performances of the day at Lower Trestles Wednesday.
Fun surf led to some serious fireworks at Lower Trestles during Round Three.