Style and poise took a backseat to the Challenger Series elite showing power and progression to get their opening campaigns underway at Huntington Beach. Grindy conditions pushed competitors to bring their best with Sierra Kerr, Owen Moss, Kirra Pinkerton, Zoe Benedetto, Jarvis Earle and Sara Wakita upping the ante early. But, no one was safe with higher-seeded competitors facing upsets throughout opening day from the likes of Louise Lepront and Caua Costa among many more to set up who will take on top seeds. Now, the leading CT qualification threats, CT elite and former world's best prepare to storm Huntington Beach when competition resumes.
