Overview

• Bettylou Sakura Johnson, 20, claimed her first World Surf League title by defeating Sally Fitzgibbons in the Gold Coast Pro final with a commanding two-wave score of 15.33.
• Sally Fitzgibbons reached her first CT final in four years, securing a top-10 ranking and a position above the mid-season cutline ahead of the Margaret River Pro.
• Seventeen-year-old Erin Brooks eliminated eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore in the quarter-finals, showcasing a standout performance against the veteran surfer.
• Wildcard Julian Wilson reached the men’s final but fell to Brazil’s Felipe Toledo, who posted a perfect 10 in his semi-final and secured the title in the final showdown.
• The results at the Gold Coast Pro reshuffled rankings, setting the stage for heightened competition at Margaret River, where one-third of the field will face elimination.