TYLER WRIGHT AND FILIPE TOLEDO WIN VANS US OPEN OF SURFING Aussie Tyler Wright and Brazilian Filipe Toledo reigned supreme on the last day of the Vans US Open of Surfing. Wright has been crowned champion of the Women’s event, stop number six of 10 on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour, while Toledo has won the Men’s ASP Qualification Series (QS) Prime event. Tyler Wright battled back in her Final clash against five-time ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 26, to collect her first victory of the 2014 season. Gilmore got off to a strong start, but Wright connected strong outside turns with critical snaps on the inside reform, earning an excellent 8.67 followed by a crucial 6.10 under Gilmore’s priority for the win. Wright previously dispatched Malia Manuel (HAW), 20, in the Semifinals and her win at Huntington Beach moves her to number three on the rankings. The all-Brazilian Final saw flyboy Filipe Toledo take on powerhouse Willian Cardoso (BRA), 28. Both Toledo and Cardoso relied on their respective strengths to achieve excellence early. Toledo launched an 8.73 to start while Cardoso collected a 9.03 for three big backhand hooks. Toledo locked into an additional right, lofting an additional aerial combo for an 8.73 and the Vans US Open of Surfing win. _________________________________________ Vans US Open of Surfing Women’s Final Results: Tyler Wright (AUS) 14.77 def. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 13.16 Vans US Open of Surfing Men’s Final Results: Filipe Toledo (BRA) 17.56 def. Willian Cardoso (BRA) 12.80 The next stop on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour is the Billabong Pro Tahiti, which will run from August 15 – 26, 2014. Photos by Brandon Means
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:20:42 +0000