Brazilian surfers advance to WSL semifinals in Peniche

Three Brazilian surfers—Gabriel Medina, Ítalo Ferreira, and Yago Dora—have secured spots in the semifinals of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in Peniche, Portugal.

Gabriel Medina advanced after a comeback victory against Australian Morgan Cibilic, overcoming difficult sea conditions to secure his place. Ítalo Ferreira defeated Portuguese surfer Guilherme Ribeiro with a total score of 12.83 points, utilizing a combination of aerial maneuvers and tube rides. This victory sets up a semifinal matchup between Medina and Ferreira, ensuring at least one Brazilian will compete in the final.

Yago Dora also progressed to the semifinals after defeating Australian Ethan Ewing with a total of 15.84 points. The Brazilian contingent remains strong in the competition, with Medina, Ferreira, Dora, and Miguel Pupo currently ranked among the top five in the world standings.