Luana Silva advances to WSL quarterfinals in Philippines

Brazilian surfer Luana Silva secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the WSL Cloud 9 stage in the Philippines after defeating Hawaii’s Bettylou Sakura Johnson with a score of 10.63 to 9.66. Currently ranked seventh in the world, Silva is set to face five-time world champion Carissa Moore in the next round.

In the men’s division, Brazilian surfers Ítalo Ferreira and Miguel Pupo were eliminated in the round of 16. Ferreira, ranked second in the world, lost to Seth Moniz of Hawaii with a score of 14.43 to 13.67. Pupo, ranked fifth, was defeated by Australia’s Jack Robinson, 11.90 to 6.10.

Other Brazilian surfers remaining in contention for the world title include Yago Dora, the current ranking leader, and Gabriel Medina. Dora is scheduled to face Japan’s Connor O’Leary, while Medina will compete against Australia’s Liam O’Brien.