Gabriel and Carissa get much-needed wins as the title races tighten up on both the men's and women's side.
The two World Champs faced each other three times at the Roxy Pro, and while Steph took the first two matches, Carissa had the final say.
Fun surf and perfect conditions at La Gravière made for an exciting day of action in Hossegor.
Wright shrugs off injury. Moore delivers, and Fitzgibbons, Conlogue and Gilmore rip into Round Three at La Gravière.
After a disappointing Round Two finish in Portugal, the current World No. 3 showed that she has no intention of backing down.
Carissa sets the pace, Tyler toughs it out and Steph finds her form, while Nikki and Sage bow out early.
With the Tour's new depth of talent, there are no easy heats for fresh winners.
The 3x World Champion delivered a powerful Round Two message in Hossegor, proving her 2017 slump could be over.
The World Title will officially change hands after the Maui Women's Pro now that Tyler Wright has sustained an MCL injury.