Brisa Hennessy made it to the quarterfinals and is one and a half steps away from the medals

Now she faces Caroline Marks in a crucial series; “I want to give it my all, that is my ultimate goal,” she said after her series.


July 26, 2021
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Costa Rican Brisa Hennessy won her series against Kiwi Ella Williams and advanced to a tough quarterfinal where she will face Caroline Marks of the United States, the second seed in the tournament.

Brisa faced Marks three times this season and in all three the result was adverse for the Costa Rican.

In her series today, the Costa Rican was solid from start to finish, first scoring 6,5 and then 5,5, which gave her 12 points, which were far behind Williams, who scored 7,73 (4,33 and 3,4).

If she makes it through the series against Marks, Brisa would face the winner of the match between Bianca Buitendag and Yolanda Hopkins in the semis. If her result is favorable, she would advance to the final and guarantee herself at least silver. If not, she would advance to the match for bronze against whoever repeats the scenario on the other side of the bracket, which includes: Silvana Lima, Carissa Moore, Amuro Tsuzuki and Sally Fitzgibbons.

It was an exciting series, we are lucky to have waves, I went into the water to connect with the ocean and look for the best waves to be able to show my surfing. I think that is my main goal here, to show my surfing, to be honest with myself and with my country.

Regarding the upcoming series, he said he feels he will have to bring his entire arsenal and not be afraid to take risks. “I want to give it my all, that is my ultimate goal,” he said.

Asked if she prefers Caroline or Mahina for her series, she explained: “I think my main competition is with myself, I know I have to believe in myself.

Finally, regarding the pressure that the whole of Costa Rica is waiting for her performance can generate, she said that she feels relieved, that the people of her country give her “the push and the motivation.”

The women's quarter-finals were as follows:
S1: Bianca Buitendag (RSA) vs Yolanda Hopkins (POR)
S2: Brisa Hennessy (CRI) vs Caroline Marks (USA)
S3: Carissa Moore (HAW) vs Silvana Lima (BRA)
S4: Amuro Tsuzuki (JPN) vs Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)

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