Kelly Slater eliminated from Billabong Pro Tahiti

After over a week on the couch with Lake Tahiti conditions plaguing one of the most exciting venues on tour, a pulse of swell finally got round 3 and 4 in the water--and the biggest news of the day was Brazilian trials winner Ricardo Dos Santos pulling off a last second victory over Kelly Slater. Santos threaded a deep tube as time expired in heat 6, netting a near perfect 9.87 to eliminate the defending event champ.

The massive upset is great news for the world title hopefuls, as..

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