💨 Abstract

South African surfer Jordy Smith was unexpectedly eliminated in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Corona Cero Open J-Bay. The French rookie Marco Mignot secured his second quarter-final appearance in the Championship Tour by defeating Smith. Other key performances included Griffin Colapinto's victory over Cole Houshmand and Yago Dora becoming the new world No 1 by advancing to the quarter-final.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley