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The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France Is On
The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France Is On
The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France, stop No. 8 and 9 on the women and men's 2019 World Surf League (WSL) CT respectively, have been graced with excellent conditions since the first day of the event waiting period, showing everything France has to offer with playful peaks on the first day at Culs Nus, heavy barrels at La Graviere and long open walls today at La Nord.
Lakey Peterson (USA) and Malia Manuel (HAW) took it to the lineup in the opening Quarterfinal of the Roxy Pro France, and rode the long rights on their forehand. They both attacked the sections in a similar fashion but the difference was made by wave choice as Manuel's were slightly softer and mostly allowed cutback maneuvers. On the other hand, current No. 2 on the Jeep Leaderboard Peterson connected with the lip a few times on her way to a solid 12.60 total for her spot into Semifinal 1.
After posting a 9.00 point ride for a deep barrel at La Graviere, Johanne Defay (FRA) dismantled a big righthander of La Nord with two massive turns for a near-perfect 9.40, and showed no mercy for World No. 3 Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) as she eliminated the Australian World Title contender in equal 5th place.
In the final heat of the day, Caroline Marks (USA) upset yesterday' standout Courtney Conlogue (USA). Marks' lethal backhand proved efficient on the Gold Coast, at Bells Beach and J-Bay and once again looked flawless on the big rights of La Nord, as she took the final slot in the Semis.
Competition was called off after the fourth Quarterfinal and the next call will be on Thursday, October 10 as conditions are expected to be bad with strong onshore winds tomorrow.
The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL's Facebook page, and the WSL app. Also, check local listings for coverage from the WSL's broadcast partners.