A shining moment for Crosby Colapinto followed women's Opening Round action with a clutch win of his own. But, dominant showings from recent winner at Punta Roca Gabriela Bryan and two-time Bells Beach victor Tyler Wright set the standard for women's Opening Round battles. Plus, 2024 wildcard Ellie Harrison is already back to dismantling the world's best with an impressive showing alongside CT Rookie Bella Kenworthy's stunning showing and the veteran Lakey Peterson flexing her power. With Sawyer Lindblad adding her name to the list of Opening Round victors, the first Elimination Round battles are locked in heading into Easter Weekend at Bells Beach. Not to mention the sport's legends of Mick Fanning, Stephanie Gilmore and Mason Ho stole the show for the Stone & Wood Icons Heat ahead of the Afternoon Delight Expression Session.
