Willcox & Veselko claim Newcastle SURFEST history, CT qualification race ignites I Stone & Wood Post Show Finals Day

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Willcox & Veselko claim Newcastle SURFEST history, CT qualification race ignites I Stone & Wood Post Show Finals Day

WSL

Sunday, June 8, 2025

The ultimate challenge toward 2026 Championship Tour qualification has its frontrunners in Francisca Veselko and Jacob Willcox with Burton Automotive Newcastle SURFEST Presented by Bonsoy wins.

A surge from 2022 WSL World Junior Champion Francisca Veselko took her through an incredible Finals Day run that culminated in besting three-time SURFEST winner Sally Fitzgibbons. This marks Veselko's first Challenger Series win and now sits atop the 2025 rankings. Joining Veselko at the top, Willcox's backhand power was center stage from start to finish on Finals Day and had to overcome 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Kauli Vaast in an all-goofyfooted Final. Now, CT qualification hopefuls prepare for battle at the Ballito Pro starting June 30 through July 6.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

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Round of 16: Yolanda Hopkins dashes defending event winner's hopes in last-minute fashion

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Round of 16: Kirra Pinkerton claims all-San Clemente clash, seals Lexus Trestles Pro wildcard

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