The Brazilian's aerials dominated the MEO Rip Curl Pro, while Finals Day losses by Medina and Wilson mean the title race is still on.
Critical eliminations occur in Rounds 3 and 4. The WSL desk crew breaks down a hectic day in Portugal.
Northwest swell peaks for the completion of Round 3 in Peniche, Portugal. Next Call is Oct. 19 at 8am. WEST.
The World No. 3 earns an 8.67 and eliminates Ian Gouveia during a crucial Round 3 heat at the MEO Rip Curl Pro.
The current World No. 1 eliminates event replacement Ryan Callinan, earning a 7.93 to advance out of Round 3 in Peniche.
The Frenchman eliminates World No. 2 Filipe Toledo, leaving space for Gabriel Medina to clinch the Title in Portugal.
The Brazilian eliminates Jesse Mendes in Round 3 of the MEO Rip Curl Pro, earning a 7.33 during the first heat of the day.
Final six heats of Round 2 completed as surfers fight for their CT spot.
The WSL desk crew breaks down eliminations, an injury and the completion of Round 2 from the MEO Rip Curl Pro.