Picklum reaches Philippines Pro quarter-finals despite broken board

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 12:01 · Archive

World surfing No.1 Molly Picklum won her opening heat at the Philippines Pro despite breaking a board, advancing to the quarter-finals.

Australia's reigning world surfing champion Molly Picklum won her opening heat at the Philippines Pro on Sunday despite breaking a board, advancing to the quarter-finals and continuing her late-season momentum after winning in Portugal.

Competing at Cloud 9 break in Siargao for the first time, Picklum faced local trials winner Mara Lopez in her round-one match. Although she broke a board during the heat, Picklum eventually scored 11.50 to Lopez's 4.50, with Lopez unable to capitalise on her opportunities.

Picklum's quarter-final opponent will be compatriot Isabella Nichols, who beat American Lake Petersen. Nichols is returning to competition after an ankle injury forced her to withdraw from the final last month at the Fiji Pro. Other Australian competitors also advanced, with two-time world champion Tyler Wright and round-one winners Jack Robinson, Liam O'Brien and George Pittar progressing through their heats.

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• Surfing world No.1 Picklum wins heat after broken boardAustralia's reigning world surfing champion Molly Picklum had a tough heat before reaching the quarter-finals at the Philippines Pro.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 11:49
• Surfing world No.1 Picklum wins heat after broken boardAustralia's reigning world surfing champion Molly Picklum had a tough heat before reaching the quarter-finals at the Philippines Pro.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 11:49

In this story: Molly Picklum · Mara Lopez · Isabella Nichols · Philippines · Siargao

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