Adriano de Souza won his first WCT event since qualifying for the World Championship Tour four years ago. He is hard working, humble, and gracious; a Brazilian national hero, everyone was happy to see him win. Truth be told, he is often overlooked and underrated, but that may be changing fast.
The most exciting thing (the surf itself was horrible) to come out of the Billabong Pro Mundaka was not Adriano's win. It was the shuffle of the 2009 race for World Champion. With two events left, the race is wide open.
Mick Fanning has taken the lead from Joel Parkinson, but only the difference between a 3rd and a win in a single event separate them. Farther back, but well within striking distance are in order of point totals Adriano de Souza, C.J. Hobgood, Bede Durbidge, & Kelly Slater. Sure Adriano, C.J. or Bede could do it, but everyone will be looking over their shoulders for Kelly. All are deserving, classy, ambassadors of the sport. It will be a lot of fun to watch.
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