Frederico Morais WSL / WSL/POULLENOT
Portugal's Frederico Morais thrilled his home country crowd all week with his solid surfing, but his big run came to an end in the Semifinals, when he came up against eventual winner Ezekiel Lau. Still, it was a successful week for Morais, who moved 23 spots up the Qualifying Series rankings, to No. 13. Considering that he finished in the No. 3 spot during the 2016 Vans Triple Crown, he seems to be in a great spot to ensure requalification through the Qualifying Series, should he need it. But Frederico is doing just fine on the Championship Tour at the moment, vying hard for the Rookie of the Year award.
The Hawaiian CT surfer made the most of clean, small-scale conditions Thursday morning at Praia do Guincho.
Frederico Morais Jumps to No. 13 on QS with Semifinal Finish
WSL
Portugal's Frederico Morais thrilled his home country crowd all week with his solid surfing, but his big run came to an end in the Semifinals, when he came up against eventual winner Ezekiel Lau. Still, it was a successful week for Morais, who moved 23 spots up the Qualifying Series rankings, to No. 13. Considering that he finished in the No. 3 spot during the 2016 Vans Triple Crown, he seems to be in a great spot to ensure requalification through the Qualifying Series, should he need it. But Frederico is doing just fine on the Championship Tour at the moment, vying hard for the Rookie of the Year award.
Frederico Morais
An epic day of action to crown the junior champs and set up the QS finals.
The Caparica Surf Fest powered by Oakley continues and sets up the final day for juniors.
Local superstar Frederico Morais peaks at the right time to take out his second QS win at the Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Noah Surf House.
Kikas tops stacked field on finals day to claim the QS win on home soil.
The Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Noah Surf House winds down through the last four-man heats and decide the event's quarterfinalists.
EDP Billabong Pro Cascais
Following his second career HIC Pro victory, the Hawaiian is now well positioned to return to the Championship Tour next year.
After his recent QS 10,000 win in Cascais, the Hawaiian will try to take control of his destiny at the MEO Rip Curl Pro in Peniche.
O potiguar ficou perto da quinta vitória consecutiva do Brasil no WSL Qualifying Series perdendo o título do EDP Billabong Pro Cascais.
Fully recovered from injury, the Brazilian is back to scintillating form.
Italo Ferreira and Ezekiel battled to the end on a gem of a morning at the EDP Billabong Pro.