Just in time: Mateus Herdy signed with Rivvia, four days later he reached the US Open final.
“If I could go back and tell my 12-year-old self, watching Scratching the Surface, that one day Julian would sponsor me with his own brand... I think I would go crazy!” the Brazilian reflected.
Ben Gravy offered sponsorship to Mateus Herdy
$500 per month, a sticker located in the lower two-thirds of the table; the Brazilian does not seem to have accepted
Mateus Herdy: “If you were in my place, you would do the same: you would get hurt and ask for a wildcard”
“I heard that I had my spot coming through South America but I didn't know that I was using someone else's spot (…) I thought that my spot came from the international WSL,” said the surfer.
Why did WSL Latin America grant wildcards to challengers this season?
This is explained by the Tour Manager of the regional office, Roberto Perdigão
Eighth South American place in the challengers was awarded to Mateus Herdy
Seven South American men will qualify through the ranking
