The Australian rookie raced to Europe just days after his baby daughter Belle was born, providing a little extra motivation for the mission. Kennedy has work to do if he wants to keep his hard-earned CT spot; on Friday that work included a very tough Round Two match against Hawaiian powerhouse Dusty Payne. Such is life on the bubble, where the struggle includes long afternoons in tricky low-tide conditions. But at this point in the year every single win matters, including this one.
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