Sally Fitzgibbons claimed her second ASP WCT victory of the year after winning the Fiji Women’s Pro today. Fitzgibbons, who competes for Cronulla Boardriders Club and lives at Werri beach, will retain her ASP World No. 2 position after taking the win over fellow-Australian Stephanie Gilmore.
Both finalists wasted little time in getting to their feet in the final, catching small scores to kick off the heat. With less than 15 minutes on the clock, Gilmore found a crucial wave, connecting a series of polished backhand carves on a slopey Cloudbreak face for a 3.50 and a narrow lead over Fitzgibbons.
A crucial exchange unfolded on the next set, with Fitzgibbons delivering a flurry of moves to Gilmore’s two select carves.
Fitzgibbons got the nod with a 6.00 to Gilmore’s 5.23 but Gilmore held the lead.
Needing only a 2.73, Fitzgibbons quickly found an additional wave, overtaking the lead with a 3.00. Her modest scores proved enough for the victory, marking back-to-back wins on the 2014 ASP Women’s WCT. She previously faced Tyler Wright (AUS), Laura Enever (AUS) and Malia Manuel (HAW) enroute to the final.
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