- 2017-07-21
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Donate to support families affected by the crisis in Ukraine ➔ World Surf League: Corona Open J-Bay, Filipe Toledo Takes First Victory of the 2017 Season
Stop No. 6 of 11 on the 2017 Championship Tour, Corona Open J-Bay ran Semifinals and Final in Jeffreys Bay on July 20.
Filipe Toledo (BRA) claimed his first victory of the 2017 season. He was responsible for two of these Perfect 10s, especially, his Aerial, he showcased in Round 4, was a new level to his progressive approach.
While, 2017 CT Rookie Frederico Morais beat John John Florence (HAW) with perfect 10 in Quarterfinal and Gabriel Medina (BRA) in Semifinal, he advanced to the Final as Portuguese for the first time.
The final was so close match. Filipe earned 9.17 and 8.83 points early in the Heat, advanced the game superiority. Frederico Morais received 8.33 points and the highest score 9.40 points the latter half of Heat, but it was not enough to win.
Winner Filipe Toledo said;
"I can't believe it. J-Bay is always a contest that's been my dream to win. To surf perfect waves like this that we did the entire contest. I've got to thank god for the amazing week that we've had. I've got my entire family here and supporting me. It's unbelievable and I'm speechless. I think I might leave my hair like this for the rest of the year.
It has been an amazing week. This is definitely going to be the competition I remember for forty or fifty years, not just because I won but because of the level of surfing during this whole week. With J-Bay, the perfect waves and the level of surfing, it was perfect. Thank you to my crew that has supported me. I want to thank my wife and my daughter who have been here all week supporting me.”
Runner-up Frederico Morais said;
“I just love this place, it is amazing. Everyone is so nice, the waves are amazing, the weather is really similar to home, and the vibe that you feel here is crazy good. It is an unforgettable place. Thank you to everyone for watching and supporting us. First Final ever on the World Tour and it is amazing.
Surfing against John (Florence), Mick (Fanning), Adriano (de Souza), Gabriel (Medina), Filipe (Toledo) was a crazy week. It is always a big challenge and you have to step up your game when you are against those guys. They are the best surfers in the world and World Champs and if you want to beat them you have to be prepared for everything. It is amazing to represent Portugal and be the first Portuguese surfer doing a Final on the World Tour. Thank you to everyone at home.”
Corona Open J-Bay Upcoming Final Results:
F 1: Filipe Toledo (BRA) 18.00 def. Frederico Morais (PRT) 17.73
Corona Open J-Bay Upcoming Semifinals Results:
Heat 3: Frederico Morais (PRT) 17.37 def. Gabriel Medina (BRA) 14.70
Heat 4: Filipe Toledo (BRA) 16.63 def. Julian Wilson (AUS) 11.33
Corona Open J-Bay Quarterfinals Results:
Heat 1: Gabriel Medina (BRA) 17.40 def. Mick Fanning (AUS) 11.33
Heat 2: Frederico Morais (PRT) 19.77 def. John John Florence (HAW) 18.67
Heat 3: Filipe Toledo (BRA) 18.70 def. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 13.26
Heat 4: Julian Wilson (AUS) 16.07 def. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 14.77
Corona Open J-Bay Round 5 Results:
Heat 1: Mick Fanning (AUS) 16.80 def. Joan Duru (FRA) 15.27
Heat 2: John John Florence (HAW) 16.50 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 10.00
Heat 3: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 19.37 def. Conner Coffin (USA) 17.74
Heat 4: Julian Wilson (AUS) 15.94 def. Michel Bourez (PYF) 8.83
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