The best photos from day 1 of the Billabong Pro Pipeline

This is how the first day of CT 2023 went in Mecca


February 2
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The best day of the wave waiting window so far was well spent with 16 half-hour series going into the water and determining the members of the round of 32.

Only four surfers were eliminated from the event: Matt McGillvray, Josh Moniz, Imai Devault and Jadson Andre.

Carlos Muñoz has advanced and there is a good chance that he will be in Stage 2 at Sunset (see interview here).

Below are the best photos of the day.

There are few who can beat Kelly at Pipe, Caio Ibelli took that title yesterday.
Carlos Muñoz had a hard time getting into rhythm, but he managed it and now he will face Filipe Toledo.
The Costa Rican said that leaving without getting injured is already a victory. See interview with DUKE
It's Pipe, it's the CT and of course there is an audience present.
Ethan Ewing has become a favorite at any CT event.
Ezekiel Lau came in first in his heat by landing tubes like this one.
In a series with few waves, Filipe Toledo won by making a sum of six points
Medina won the classic against John John at home.
Griffin came out of a tube and did this reverse to advance to the round of 32.
Jack Robinson advancing in second place in his heat.
For a guy with an injured knee, Jadson Andre was outstanding at Pipe.
The start of the year in Hawaii has its consequences; Ramzi Boukhiam has been joined by Jadson.
Jadson interfering with Jack Robinson in their round 1 series.
Joao Chianca in one of the best waves of the day; he received 8,5
John John now faces another classic, him against Kolohe.
The power of Jordy Smith.
Kelly remains in tune with Pipe, finding several good ones and passing in a solid second place.
Kolohe Andino and his old dream of winning a CT on the line again; now he will face John John.
He missed the CT last year and didn't let it happen to him again this year: Liam O'Brien.
Good conditions at Pipe for day 1.
Ryan Callinan using Pipe as a ramp.
Yago Dora shines in Pipe.
He completed this high full rotation and scored just over six points.
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