The Lexus Tahiti Pro has concluded, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Lexus WSL Finals in Fiji. Surfers battled fiercely in the challenging waves of Teahupo’o, with crucial performances determining the final rankings and securing coveted spots in the upcoming championship showdown. The event delivered thrilling matchups and unexpected surges, culminating in a clear picture of who will contend for the world title.
Final Five Locked In For Fiji Showdown
- The Lexus WSL Finals brackets are officially set, with the top five men and women determined after the Tahiti Pro.
- Griffin Colapinto secured his spot in the men’s Final 5 with a strong performance, clinching the No. 3 seed.
- Jack Robinson made a dramatic late-season charge, earning the No. 4 position.
- Yago Dora leads the men’s rankings as the No. 1 seed, followed by Jordy Smith at No. 2, and Italo Ferreira at No. 5.
- Molly Picklum will enter the women’s finals as the No. 1 seed, with Gabriela Bryan, Caitlin Simmers, Caroline Marks, and Bettylou Sakura Johnson rounding out the top five.
Colapinto and Robinson’s Path to Fiji
Griffin Colapinto clinched his spot in the Lexus WSL Finals Fiji by defeating Ethan Ewing in a critical quarterfinal heat. Colapinto’s victory propelled him to the No. 3 seed in the men’s rankings. Meanwhile, Jack Robinson’s remarkable run at the Tahiti Pro saw him surge into the No. 4 position, solidifying his place in the Final 5 after a season of mixed results. Robinson’s win in Tahiti was a significant achievement, placing him among elite company with multiple wins at the iconic break.
Women’s Dominance and Final 5
On the women’s side, Molly Picklum continued her dominant 2025 season, winning the Tahiti Pro and retaining the Yellow Leader Jersey heading into the finals. Her victory over Caity Simmers in a rematch of the Pipe Pro Final cemented her status as the No. 1 seed. Simmers secured the No. 3 seed, while Gabriela Bryan, Caroline Marks, and Bettylou Sakura Johnson completed the women’s Final 5, setting up an exciting title race.
The Road to the World Title
The Lexus WSL Finals Fiji, presented by Corona Cero, will commence on August 27 and run through September 4. Surfers will face off at the renowned Cloudbreak, where the 2025 World Champions will be crowned in a winner-take-all format. The stakes are incredibly high as the athletes prepare for the ultimate test of skill and nerve.
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- The brackets are set, World Champs to be crowned at Lexus WSL Finals Fiji presented by Corona Cero |
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