No Australian's made it into the semi of the Azoures Pro. In the end it was two Brazilians in the final.
However the results caused very little movement on the ratings. Yadin dropped to 20th and really needs at couple more results to make it on next year's WCT.
Hurley Pro in September is the next WCT and the next thing worth watching. With five contests down Parko is in a very strong position with three firsts and a worst result of 9th. But as the worst two results are dropped he really is currently holding three 1s.
Taj is fourth and has a mixed relationship with Trestles, a wave that should suit him. Rumours from the tour observers is that Taj isn't physically training hard enough. Seems a bit unfair as he has never been a huge muscle guy anyway and his style is about being light and fast. For a guy who has been in the top ten for years and was one of the few people to take it up to Slater at his peak, the critisism seems unfair. Just because Mick and a few others have gone the personal training route doesn't mean that is the only way to get results.
Slater is 8th and will have to take one 17th in his final results. But Trestles is his place and you wouldn't place a bet against him. The final results will have a lot to do with the draw.
Look for a preview post closer to the start.
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