The Brasilian joins Jordy Smith and Jake Paterson as the only surfers to win back-to-back events at J-Bay.
The South African had home court advantage this morning and eliminated the 11x World Champ in the dreaded Round 2 heat.
Watch (and re-watch) the best of the Corona Open J-Bay right here, anytime.
"I don't think I have the fierceness in my blood to compete anymore," said the 2012 World Champ.
A huge upset, newfound momentum and plenty of waves. Plus, big implications for the Title race on the first day of men's action.
Kelly Slater is back, Jeep Leader Julian Wilson gets to Round 3, while Italo Ferreira falters. See what's unfolded so far in South Africa.
Almost 20 years since his first rookie win at J-Bay, Joel Parkinson is saying a bittersweet farewell to the Championship Tour.
Jeffreys Bay "is that place you judge other waves by around the world." As the Corona Open J-Bay begins, the GOAT shares his insights.
Julian Wilson, Jordy Smith, Filipe Toledo, Michael February and Italo Ferreira gather ahead of the Corona Open J-Bay.