How Italo Ferreira climbed the rankings to World No. 1 before the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Italo Ferreira is back in yellow. After a strong start to the season-finishing with a semifinals result at Pipeline and taking the win in Abu Dhabi-he's claimed the No. 1 spot on tour. Since his victory at firing Teahupo'o, Italo has been on a tear, finding his swagger and reminding everyone why he's one of the most electrifying surfers in the world. Now, as the most prolific surfer on tour at Supertubos, he's ready to keep the petal to metal in Portugal. The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal presented by Corona Cero will showcase elite surfing at Supertubos, one of Europe's premier beach breaks known for its powerful, hollow waves and consistent barrels. As the third stop on the 2025 World Surf League Championship Tour, this event is crucial for competitors looking to build momentum in their World Title campaigns. In addition, significant points are on the line for those looking to remain above the mid-season cut line. Fresh off of the Abu Dhabi wave pool event, the cold water wave's unique combination of power and fast takeoffs makes it an ideal stage for progressive surfing and dramatic competition. Shop new 2025 Championship Tour merchandise at http://www.WSLStore.com Compre novos produtos do Championship Tour de 2025 em https://ift.tt/WV5Buh2 Play WSL Fantasy here - https://ift.tt/V7AjsXW 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/rmYOGFx Like the WSL on Facebook: https://ift.tt/5TFUNmB Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/sHDF6CM World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkhheepN1hc