Owen Wright (AUS) finished runner up to Kelly Slater (USA) a career best for the talented young goofy footer. ASP/ Kirstin
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Owen Wright (AUS) pumps his board through a Teahupo'o barrel. ASP/ Kirstin
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Keala Kennelly (USA) was the only girl to score a decent barrel at Teahupo'o today. ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Keala Kennelly (HAW) charging one of her favourite waves in the world. ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Anthony Walsh (AUS) deep inside a Teahupo'o monster. ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Air Tahiti Nui wildcard trialist Anthony Walsh (AUS) rode just one wave but it was one of consequence. ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Hellman Laurie Towner (AUS) couldn't get enough out therre today. ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Laurie Towner (AUS) hops into position at Teahupo'o. ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Pedro Scooby (BRA). ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Everaldo Pato (BRA). ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Everaldo Pato (BRA). ASP/ ROBERTSON
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Nathan Fletcher definitely challenged for wave of the day! ASP/Robertson
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Ryan Hipwood stands tall in a monster. ASP/Robertson
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Chapman can't be feeling good about this. ASP/Robertson
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Dean Bowen on a big one ASP/Robertson
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Laurie Towner charges hard all day ASP/Robertson
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Desposito had good claims for wipe-out of the day! ASP/Robertson
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Looking back at from the channel. ASP/ Kirstin
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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) rode just two waves during the 35 minute heat, posting a pair of 7.50 and 8.00 rides to eliminate Davidson from this years competition. ASP/ Kirstin
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Fred Patacchia Jnr of Hawaii (pictured) finished equal ninth, reaching round five where he was defeated by Brett Simpson (USA). ASP/ Kirstin
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Raimana Van Bastolaer (PYF) cut up after a heavy wipeout this morning. ASP/ Kirstin
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) had a superb day at Teahupo'o today advancing into the quarterfinals where he takes on Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin
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Owen Wright (AUS) takes off on a reeling Teahupo'o wave. ASP/ Kirstin
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Brett Simpson (AUS) claims his 9.33 ride. ASP/ Kirstin
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Brett Simpson (USA) seals his victory with a near perfect 9.33 to advance in first place during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Damien Hobgood (USA) was narrowly edged out by Brett Simpson (USA). ASP/ Kirstin
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Damien Hobgood (USA) takes a free fall during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Tiago PIres (PRT) was eliminated by Chris Davidson (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin
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Jordy Smith (RSA) put on a brave performance continuing to surf despite his injury. ASP/ Kirstin
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Travis Logie (RSA) takes one of the biggest wipeouts of the day. ASP/ Kirstin
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Travis Logie (AUS) had an emotional day, surfing a total of three times after a controversial rematch against Jordy Smith. ASP/ Kirstin
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Chris Davidson (AUS) morning stretch. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jordy Smith (RSA) in agony sustaining a possible broken rip and punctured lung. t ASP/ Kirstin
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The Water Patrol doing a great job as always. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) receives a high five from Martin Potter. ASP/ Kirstin
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Ricardo Santos (BRA) looks up at the lip in disbelief. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) comes flying out of the tube, either bowing for the photographers or preparing to stop himself against a boat. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) took down wildcard Ricardo Santos during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) claims his wave during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) emerges from the spray of a macking Teahupo'o barrel. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jadson Andre (BRA) flies out of the barrel during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jadson Andre (BRA) was narrowly defeated by Matt Wilkinson (AUS) during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Poto prepares to give Matt Wilkinson (AUS) a high five as he emerges from the barrel. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jadson Andre (BRA) emerges through the mist of a solid Teahupo'o barrel. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jadson Andre (BRA) takes a critically late drop during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) rides a monster to score the first perfect 10 of the day. ASP/ Kirstin
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) rides a monster to score the first perfect 10 of the day. ASP/ Kirstin
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) came into his own at Teahupo'o today posted a perfect ten. ASP/ Kirstin
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Matt Wilkinson's final excellent winning ride. ASP/Robertson
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Matty Wilkinson scraped the reef after this fall and will be sore but happy tonight, ASP/Robertson
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Jadson Andre charged to an impressive win. ASP/Robertson
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Imagine being in one of those boats. ASP/ Showstark
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A big upset early today when Taj Burrow was defeated in round two. ASP/Robertson
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Ricardo Santos is expected to face Slater in round three! ASP/Robertson
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This is more like Teahupoo ASP/Robertson
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The wave of the morning was taken by Jeremy Flores ASP/Robertson
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Teahupo'o in all her glory. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Bruce Irons (HAW) had his shorts ripped off by this wave. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Bruce Irons (HAW) rides a monster at Teahupo'o. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Kamalei Alexander. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Benjamin Sanchez (FRA) looks up at the wall of water about to swallow him. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Kalani Chapman. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Laurie Towner (AUS) had the time of his life out there today. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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A wave detonates on the reef. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Ryan Hipwood emerges from the spray. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Boats were ordered to stay on land as the government put out a code red alert. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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The point was ankle deep in water. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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High seas flood the point. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Raimana Van Bastolaer (PYF) explains his wipeout. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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A wave breaks right over the wall at the point. ASP/ KIRSTIN
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Corey Lopez (USA) stops by to check on the patient Dusty Payne (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin
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Dusty Payne (HAW) sustained a deep cut to his knee during a free surf at Teahupo' this afternoon. ASP/ Kirstin
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Dusty Payne (HAW) under the expert care of the Billabong Pro medical staff after suffering a deep gash to his knee out at Teahupo'o this afternoon He had 14 stitches just under his knee joint. "I was just thinking I should go in when I saw what looked like a good one, I made the take off and one pump and the next thing I knew I was getting rag dolled across the reef." ASP/Kirstin
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Adrian Buchan (AUS) eliminated during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Water patrol head honcho Poto all smiles as Teahupo'o roars to life. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kai Otton (AUS) takes a heavy wipeout during his round three heat. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kai Otton (AUS) posts the second perfect ten of the day during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Owen Wright (AUS) finished runner up to Kelly Slater (USA) a career best for the talented young goofy footer. ASP/ Kirstin
Photos of 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupoo