Swell Pumps Up the Performances, Early Event Threats Rise at the EDP Ericeira Pro - Post Show Day 2

Opening day was put in the rearview with an uptick in swell at the EDP Ericeira Pro providing a showcase of high-performance surfing from rising contenders. Sally Fitzgibbons kickstarted her Portugal campaign in dominant form as women’s top seeds debuted with Alyssa Spencer joining the fight as Noah Klapp shined as the underdog in her Round of 32 bout. Men’s Round of 80 got their bouts underway with Luke Thompson tearing into excellence to elevate the scale ahead of Jackson Baker and Caua Costa continuing to push performances. Now, men’s top seeds are set to make their debut and push back against early event threats as the race for Championship Tour qualification will heat up in Ericeira. Shop WSL and CT official merchandise at http://www.WSLStore.com With only two events remaining to qualify for the 2025 Championship Tour, Portugal is pressure packed. Ericeira is the fifth stop of the Challenger Series – the only pathway to pro surfing’s highest level of competition, and will be a defining moment for athletes looking to be a part of the next generation of surfing history. Every wave is an opportunity. Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/QdYvb5u Like the WSL on Facebook: https://ift.tt/fNgjMC6 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/oIVUvDH World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFHRtARJakg