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The final day of the J Bay Open saw some of the best surfing and conditions pump through the whole day. Mick Fanning took on fellow Australian Joel Parkinson in a hard-fought final and was crowned the event champion.
Thousands of fans gathered to witness the final 12 surfers battle it out in flawless 6 to 10 foot surf. It took some time for the competitors to get used to the solid, offshore condition but once they were on it, they were on it!
The first semi final saw Matt Wilkinson and Joel Parkinson face each other. Parko took the scored a 10 point ride to take the victory over a strong performance by Wilkinson.
It was Owen Wright and Mick Fanning in the second semi final which was an explosive encounter. Owen fought till the finish but it wasn’t enough and Fanning got the nod from the judges.
The final between Joel Parkison and Mick Fanning was incredible and took place in the best waves of the year. Fanning opened with a 9 point ride and Parkinson chased from that moment on. Both surfers where on form performing high speed rail turn and carves but it was Fanning’s 9 point and 8 point rides that saw him claim victory.
J-Bay Open Final Result:
Mick Fanning 17.00 defeated Joel Parkinson 13.60
J-Bay Open Semifinal Results:
Joel Parkinson 18.83 defeated Matt Wilkinson 15.54
Mick Fanning 17.00 defeated Owen Wright 12.50
J-Bay Open Quarterfinal Results:
Joel Parkinson 14.50 defeated Adriano de Souza 10.33
Matt Wilkinson 17.83 defeated Taj Burrow 16.44
Owen Wright 17.40 defeated Gabriel Medina 16.07
Mick Fanning 16.66 defeated Alejo Muniz 9.67
