Back on home turf this morning, the action at Day Two of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro started with a massive upset at Main Break, as Margaret River wildcard Jacob Willcox eliminated 2014 World Champion Gabriel Medina.
Willcox’s two wave score of 10.53 was too good for Medina, managing a total of 9.00 after kicking out of his last opportunity just before 8am.
The upsets continued with Nat Young (AUS) seeing off current World No.2 Matt Wilkinson (AUS) with a tidy 14.60.
The inspirational comeback of Australian Owen Wright seemed set to remain gilded, the Jeep Leader’s yellow jersey fixed firmly on his shoulders with a 14.40 score against Hawaiian Ezekiel Lau.
Joel Parkinson maintained form in the face of a decent challenge from the Italian firecracker, Leonardo Fioravanti, notching an 8.33 ride for a total 15.86.
Surf was called on in the early hours of Thursday morning, and a decision made to return competition to Main Break after the historic North Point start.
Officials have confirmed they will not shift to The Box today, which was promising building eight foot waves as of Thursday morning.
WSL commissioner Kieren Perrow, himself a Margaret River Pro champion, said the swell continued to impress despite a slight drop.
“Although the swell has dropped a little, it is still really solid with some eight-to-ten foot waves coming through at Main Break,” he said.
“There are some bombs coming through at The Box, but it isn’t quite right at the moment, so we will keep an eye on it and are ready to head that way if conditions permit.”
Round One of the women’s competition remains on hold until after Round Two of the men’s event is completed.
- With Surfing Margaret River