Saquarema's fandom didn't disappoint on opening day of the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero and neither did the performances with upsets and upheavals unraveling.
The women's Opening Round kicked off the action with Tatiana Weston-Webb's big return to the jersey putting on a show for Brazil's fandom alongside Molly Picklum's hammering debut. Italo Ferreira fired back on home soil in front of the erupting crowds with Filipe Toledo and Miguel Pupo joining him into the Round of 16 to take their Brazilian faithful along with them. But spoilers began unfolding early with Cole Houshmand shutting down World No. 1 and Crosby Colapinto extinguishing a Brazilian duo's early success hopes.
Plus, first eliminations were dished out for women as the Yellow Leaders Jersey is up for grabs once again after four of the five Top 5 contenders all fell. Arena Rodriguez dismantled World No. 1 Gabriela Bryan and Caity Simmers couldn't hold her three-peat quest thriving with Luana Silva flying the Brazilian flag to the Quarterfinals. Now, it's up to the men's World Title contenders to bounce back and lose the pace with every heat under a microscope