Tyler Wright takes the win at the Roxy Pro France
Tyler Wright takes the win and moves to 2nd place in the world rankings. Picture: ASP/ Scholtz
It was an exciting finals day for the Roxy Pro France at Les Gardians. The World’s top female surfers took to the water in three-to-five foot conditions, running through the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
Tyler Wright claimed victory, beating Courtney Conlogue in an intense final.
Wright wasted no time during the final, using powerful and progressive surfing on the righthanders to log some excellent scores. She incorporated some power turns, aerials, and high-speed surfing — claiming the highest heat total of the event an 18.53.
“The conditions were so fun out there and I just got into a great rhythm,” Wright said. “I think my first four waves were all over 9 points so I was really having fun. I’ve had a lot of success here in France over the years and I’m rapt to put another win on the board this year.”
Todays win pushed Wright from 4th to 2nd in the Wold Championship rankings.
Courtney Conlogue was also on good form, besting Bianca Buitendag and Carissa Moore en route to the Final. It’s her second event back since the injury she sustained last season, but she’s reminding the world that she is a threat to the World Title.
“Disappointed to be on the wrong end of that final, but very happy with my result in France,” Conlogue said. “Trestles was disappointing so to come to France and get through a few heats and for my surfing to feel better is great for my confidence.
Johanne Defay put on an incredible performance for her hometown crowd — exploding into the semifinals, where her run came to a halt due to an on form Tyler Wright.
“I have so much support here from my family and friends and the crowd. It makes me feel very special and I hope I can continue to perform in Portugal.”
The reigning two-time world champ wasn’t having the best of days. She managed to overcome a hard fought battle against Stephanie Gilmore, but unfortunately for her she was unable to best Courntey Conlogue during their bout in the semifinals.
“Semifinals is a good finish, but I was hoping to gain more ground on Sally after she went down in the quarterfinals,” Moore said. “Courtney has been surfing so well all event though and I’m happy to see her back and doing well after her injury earlier in the year. It’s a very tight race at the top right now and it should make for an exciting finish to the season.”
Sally Fitzgibbons also lost to the hand of Tyler Wright during their bout in the quarterfinals. However, Fitzgibbons retains the World No. 1 spot heading to Portugal.
The next stop for the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour will be the Casais Women’s Pro from 1st October – 7th.
Highlights from the Women’s Finals day and Men’s action:For more recaps, highlights and videos go to: aspworldtour.com or alternatively their YouTube Channel ASP
Roxy Pro France Final Results:
1 – Tyler Wright (AUS) 19.20
2 – Courtney Conlogue (USA) 12.43
Roxy Pro France Semifinals Results (1st advances to Finals, 2nd finishes Equal 3rd):
SF 1: Tyler Wright (AUS) 17.00 def. Johanne Defay (FRA) 13.50
SF 2: Courtney Conlogue (USA) 13.77 def. Carissa Moore (HAW) 13.10
Roxy Pro France Quarterfinals Results (1st advances to Semifinals, 2nd finishes Equal 5th):
QF 1: Johanne Defay (FRA) 12.53 def. Malia Manuel (HAW) 8.50
QF 2: Tyler Wright (AUS) 12.53 def. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 12.24
QF 3: Courtney Conlogue (USA) 15.00 def. Bianca Buitendag (ZAF) 14.20
QF 4: Carissa Moore (HAW) 10.60 def. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 5.03
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