Stacked men’s and women’s Round of 16 bouts at the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy set up Finals Day to see who leaves Australia atop the rankings. Challenge Series rankings leader Erin Brooks continues her surge into the Quarterfinals alongside pivotal performances from Nadia Erostarbe, Alyssa Spencer, and more. The men’s upper echelon of the Pupo brothers join the event’s standout Eli Hanneman, Northern Sydney’s own Jordy Lawler, and emerging threats looking to make their mark before the CT qualification contenders leave Australia’s shores. Plus, the world got a glimpse of Northern Sydney’s legends returning to home waters featuring Tom Carroll, Laura Enever, Damien Hardman, Nathan Hedge, and Rob Bain in a showcase of absolute icons.
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