Round Two ON At ‘Restaurants’

Author: ASP World Tour

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 (Tavarua and Namotu Islands, Fiji) The Quiksilver Pro has finally resumed this morning in great waves at ‘Restaurants’. Following five consecutive lay-days, round two of the Foster’s men’s World Championship Tournament (WCT) is scheduled to commence at 8am local time, with organizers confident of finishing all 16 elimination heats.

Excellent 4-5 ft (1.5m) waves are currently on offer at ‘Restaurants’. The shallow reef break is producing ideal lefthanders, with long barrels sure to highlight the surfing performances and high scores.

Six-time world champion Kelly Slater (FL, USA) kicks off the action this morning, against local Fijian wildcard Isei Tokovou.

Heat five then showcases 2002 Quiksilver Pro winner Michael Lowe and fellow Australian Shane Powell. Lowe actually won his title at ‘Restaurants’, so is no doubt eager to compete at the venue once more.

A detailed release will be posted this afternoon.

Quiksilver Pro Round Two (1st>Rnd3; 2nd=33rd receives US$3,400)

H1: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Isei Tokovou (FIJI)

H2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Tom Carroll (AUS)

H3: Taylor Knox (USA) vs. Dane Reynolds (USA)

H4: Michael Lowe (AUS) vs. Shane Powell (AUS)

H5: C.J. Hobgood (USA) vs. Luke Munro (AUS)

H6: Mark Occhilupo (AUS) vs. Luke Hitchings (AUS)

H7: Luke Egan (AUS) vs. Greg Emslie (ZAF)

H8: Jake Paterson (AUS) vs. Eric Rebiere (FRA)

H9: Guilherme Herdy (BRA) vs. Raoni Monteiro (BRA)

H10: Dean Morrison (AUS) vs. Nathan Webster (AUS)

H11: Paulo Moura (BRA) vs. Darren O'Rafferty (AUS)

H12: Pat O'Connell (USA) vs. Troy Brooks (AUS)

H13: Damien Hobgood (USA) vs. Toby Martin (AUS)

H14: Lee Winkler (AUS) vs. Kalani Robb (HAW)

H15: Michael Campbell (AUS) vs. Neco Padaratz (BRA)

H16: Sunny Garcia (HAW) vs. Tom Whitaker (AUS)

Further Information: www.quiksilver.com

Jesse Faen - ASP International Media Manager

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