Local hope Xavier Huxtable almost toppled Brazilian great Ítalo Ferreira, catching a wave with 20 seconds remaining but his score left him 0.10 short at the Rip Curl Pro. The Jan Juc surfer took it right up to Ferreira, who he famously eliminated in 2025, but will not be able to bring it home for the locals in 2026. World champion Molly Picklum stemmed the flow of Australian exits at Bells Beach, including title-holder Jack Robinson, who was sen…
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