Roxy Pro Semifinals Set

While the Quiksilver Pro has seen some major upsets and big names going down early, we’ve gotten more chalk from the Roxy Pro. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though, as we've got some of the top surfers on the CT on contention. The Semifinals are all set for the event, so let’s take a look at the heats:

Heat 1 – Tyler Wright vs. Carissa Moore: This is a monster heat. Carissa is the reigning World Champ, as well as the 2015 Roxy Pro champ, and she’s looked very solid in this event so far. She hasn’t been on fire, though, so she could be beatable. If anyone can take her down, it very well could be Tyler. Moore has traditionally dominated these head-to-head matchups, but Wright looks like a different surfer in 2016. She seems focused and determined, and she’s been extremely powerful and creative at Snapper thus far. This should be a fantastic heat.

Tyler Wright has looked great in this event, but a matchup with Carissa Moore looms.
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Heat 2 – Courtney Conlogue vs. Johanne Defay: Courtney has looked extremely consistent since losing her Round 1 heat, and she definitely looks to have the form to win this event. She drew the lucky straw in the semis here, as she avoids both Tyler and Carissa. Don’t sleep on Defay, though, as she has really looked impressive on the Gold Coast this year. In her Quarterfinal matchup with Tatiana Weston-Webb, Johanne pulled a ridiculous nose pick in a fashion that we don’t often see on the Women’s CT. The girls are getting more and more progressive, and it makes things more exciting. Courtney is certainly the favorite in this heat, but don't put her in the Final just yet. 

*Quiksilver Pro Quarterfinal Preview coming later today*

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