An explosive final!
The king of waves two-and-a-half-feet and under, Filipe Toledo, has squashed the fairytale comeback dream of Julian Wilson b winning the Gold Coast Pro in cute little runners at Burleigh Heads.
Daddy of two Toledo, who turned thirty one month back, proved to be unbeatable in waves built for his rock and cock show, his highlight a post-barrel alley-oop in his semi against Alejo Muniz.
Mental ‼️
A perfect 10.00.
Finals Day is ON! @originalbonsoy #GoldCoastPro @gwmaustralia @experiencegoldcoast @queensland pic.twitter.com/ou9wAOVaSK
— World Surf League (@wsl) May 10, 2025
The final was a repeat of the pair’s 2015 final at Snapper rocks, although the gap between the pair has narrowed considerably since Filipe made Julian look like he was surfing with a drogue attached to his fins.
Julian Wilson, who is thirty-six and coming off a five-year retirement, expressed considerable dissatisfaction at the wild numbers being thrown at Filipe’s rides although, at a distance, they seemed fair enough and, with seconds to go, Julian almost closed the gap with his final ride.
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Julian out-claimed and out-whined Felipe there but didn’t out-surf him.
They didnt even broadcast the wave let alone replay it or talk about it.
Felipe’s 9 was pretty overcooked. First heat ive watched all year.
Reminded me why i stopped caring an stopped watching.
Fantastic heat to watch.
It was..
but the judging is so suss
That’s part of the charm.
Its either the commentary team, production, or judges that spices it up below the line.
Define “Crushes” ?
When somebody, for whatever reason, just hits every single one of your lusty buttons.
Thats not what you meant
Missed Pips 9.07 due to adverts and dead air, just saw it then on Insta. Surely not??
Wild score. The straw that broke Wilson’s back.
Think Jules most pronounced dissatisfaction was saved for Pipito half-paddling for a wave to hold him off then not going. The look of fear-laden panic on Filipe’s face when Joycey started screaming at him was joyful. Quickly supplemented by watching Pip scurrying to take off on a garbage wave just to get away from the enraged Aussie.
Fantastic event for Jules. Just put him on tour already you muppets.
Was praying for more heat!
Fuck yeah. I’m backing the cunt after he sprayed pip. We need more of that.
first time in his life that someone yelled at him no doubt, little brazillian princes