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Career best result for Adin Masencamp as he secured victory at the 52nd edition of the Ballito Pro presented by O’Neill over the weekend, giving him a massive boost for the 2021/2022 season.
Slade Prestwich was one of the in-form surfers of the event, scoring some of the biggest rides, which saw him up against Jordy Smith in the first semifinal. Prestwich fell on a couple of turns but shook off his nerves when he caught a set wave for an incredible turn back into the pocket and a strong finish to score a 7.67. With the clock winding down, there was a quick exchange of waves but Smith’s power and variety was just on another level. Prestwich showed incredible heart in the heat, but he fell short by just 0.06 points.
Slade Prestwich
The second semifinal was an exhilarating affair between Adin Masencamp and Eli Beukes, who put everything on the line. Beukes ripped his opening ride to pieces for an excellent 8.17 to put the pressure on Masencamp. However, it was Masencamp’s competitive experience that gave him the edge, and didn’t allow his nerves get the better of him.
Eli Beukes
Adin Masencamp faced Jordy Smith in the final and knew he had to work hard to win. Posting an excellent 8.17 as his opening ride and leading the heat halfway through, Smith came out flying for a massive, clean aerial to bank a 9.00. Both surfers only had mid-range scores as a backup, until Masencamp found a wave far down the beach for two powerful turns in the critical part of the wave for a 7.77.
Adin Masencamp
Jordy Smith
With only three minutes left, Smith was left hunting the lineup for a 6.94. He found a wave in the dying seconds, but it wasn’t enough and he had to settle for 2nd place. Coming back from injury, Smith was in a league of his own. Throughout the event, Smith’s variety in his maneuvers was the point of difference that saw him win every heat until the Finals.
Men’s Quarterfinal Results
HEAT 1: Jordy Smith 12.83 defeated Jordy Maree 11.90
HEAT 2: Slade Prestwich 15.50 defeated Joshe Faulkner 13.30
HEAT 3: Eli Beukes 12.16 defeated Max Elkington 7.33
HEAT 4: Adin Masencamp 13.66 defeated Shane Sykes 13.16
Men’s Semifinal Results
HEAT 1: Jordy Smith 15.50 defeated Slade Prestwich 15.44
HEAT 2: Adin Masencamp 14.00 defeated Eli Beukes 12.84
Men’s Final Results
HEAT 1: Adin Masencamp 15.94 defeated Jordy Smith 15.37
Photos by WSL/Tostee.
