The opportunity to keep 2024 World Title hunts alive unfolded with marquee Opening Round and Elimination Round matchups providing all the emotions. Men’s debuts witnessed electric starts from established Word Title contender Ethan Ewing, World Champions Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferriera, and more. Action then shifted to all-important Elimination Round bouts where Sally Fitzgibbons and India Robinson earned must-win heat victories to keep their hopes of competing in the second-half of the season thriving. Mid-season Cut pressure looming, Callum Robson delivered a powerful performance to salvage his season. Now, those looking to stay in the fight will look for big showings in the remaining men's Elimination Round battles before the draws are set in the Wild West Shop official merchandise from the 2024 Margaret River Pro by Rusty on WSLStore.com: https://www.wslstore.com/collections/... The Championship Tour heads to Western Australia for stop number 5, where the World's best look to battle it out at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. The Mid-season Cut is here, and with 12 spots on the Men's side and 4 spots left on the Women's side, the Western Australia Margaret River Pro will provide high-stakes pressure cooker heats as the race

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