Photos from a historic final day in Fiji
Twenty images of what is expected to be the last WSL final in history.
For the final event, Jack Robinson parted ways with Leandro Dora
The complicated situation of the Australian, the coach and Yago, led to this decision; it is not clear who made the decision.
By a 5 to 2 majority of finalists prefer Restaurants over Cloudbreak
Three were indifferent; this is what each one said
What Kelly says about the finals: “I’d like to see Jordy win.”
But if it's a gamble, he said: "With the number ones only having to win one series, I think it's hard to bet against any of them."
Team Italo and Team Jack crossed paths on social media
They warm up their engines outside the water for a new confrontation in the finals.
All the great waves from the finals
A powerful tricky ride with the best surfing of the day that defined the world champions
John John's magic board for the finals is the one he used in El Salvador
“I’m basically going to warm up, ride some waves at Lowers before the event and not really need to think about it too much, which is what I feel is the best way to compete,” he said of his strategy for the decisive day.
The preparation of the final 5 in Lowers small and crowded
This is what the 10 who will decide the world title look like in the preview
The finals will most likely be on September 6th.
Surfline, the official forecaster of the tournament, predicts that the first day is the best day of the waiting period
Behind the scenes of Caroline Marks' world title
This is how the American experienced it, from a week before the finals until she finally made history
Carissa's sister: “The format of the finals must change”
"It's just to get visitors and it's really sad for those who are consistent all year with their results," added Cayla Moore.
Filipe champion: The Brazilian did it again
He became the first from his country to win consecutive titles
Caroline Marks is the new world champion
She is the first goofy footer to win the title since 2005; Carissa Moore once again succumbed to the pressure
Super free surfing on Monday and Tuesday in Lowers
The finalists in the water in a very crowded box of the final; with Fanning, Kelly and Crosby also present
The slogan for each surfer on the finals t-shirt
"Cold blood, warm heart," says Chumbinho Chianca, on sale for $50
Gabriel Medina: “This was the year I trained the most physically”
"It could have been one of the most important achievements of my professional life, but it wasn't," the Brazilian reflected.
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Slater in the finals?
Ítalo's joke on social media about the rule that does not allow substitutes in WSL finals: “Anything is possible! If the guy is in the mood, he can be called up”
