After defeating Jordy Smith in the Final, the Brazilian wins the Oi Rio Pro in front of his hometown crowd.
Sitting at No. 5 on the Jeep Leaderboard, Smith advances to the Round of 16 with the highest heat total of the day at 15.83 (7.50 + 8.33).
There's plenty of swell at Saquarema and the Oi Rio Pro is called on for the second day of the waiting period.
The Brazilian Storm isn't holding back at the Oi Rio Pro with Silvana Lima, Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo and Italo Ferreira all climbing.
John John Florence, Carissa Moore, Filipe Toledo, Courtney Conlogue, and Yago Dora shine on Opening Day in Rio.
The GOAT keeps up his momentum, finding a right-hander to take the heat in the dying seconds at Saquarema.
The men's and women's Seeding Rounds are set to run in pristine conditions as the 2019 Oi Rio Pro kicks off.
Catch up on Saquarema's wave science and what to watch for during Stop No. 5 of the Championship Tour.
See what it takes to bag a 10-point ride on the Brazillian stage in Saquarema.