Jacob Willcox, in need of a massive result, stormed his way through a powerful debut at home with an excellent 8.57 over South African duo Jordy Smith and Matt McGillvray. Willcox moves straight into the Round of 32 alongside Jordy Smith, who posted an 8.90 as the clock winded down, and McGillvray will face the elimination round.
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