Ballito Pro pres. by Billabong turns 50
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The Golden Jubilee edition of the Ballito Pro pres. by Billabong, the world’s longest running professional surfing event has attracted a stellar field of the world’s top surfers to Willard Beach in Ballito from June 25 to 1 July. The first World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 10,000 rated event of the year will showcase the talents of more than half of the world’s elite Top 34 ranked surfers on the Championship Tour (CT). The balance of the 112 man field features all of the top 32 on the QS rankings, including current rankings leader Alejo Muniz (BRA) who will be gunning for a second Ballito Pro title to add to his 2015 crown. The CT contingent is led by Willian Cardoso (BRA) whose 8,000 point haul for his runner-up finish at Willard Beach last year contributed significantly to the Brazilian qualifying for the Dream Tour at the end of 2017. Cardoso secured a sensational maiden CT event win at the Uluwatu CT in Bali this week and will come into Ballito ranked No.5 on the Jeep Leaderboard. Defending event winner, Durban’s own Jordy Smith, is in great form after charging into the Top 10 on the CT leaderboard […]