The last time the Championship Tour (CT) elite visited the Gold Coast, a young Italo Ferreira (BRA) claimed victory — a win that launched him toward an unforgettable World Title showdown with Gabriel Medina (BRA) at Pipeline. This year, Ferreira returns to the Gold Coast sitting atop the world rankings once again, and it’s hard not to wonder: is history about to repeat itself?
“This is my first time in Burleigh, so I’m excited,” Ferreira said. “It’s a cool place and lots of fans around, which is cool. It seems like the type of wave where you can do everything — barrels, turns, airs — you can do it all. I’m super focused this year and have had a good start. I’m happy with my surfing, and this wave looks like it will suit me with lots of opportunities to keep busy and move quickly. This looks like it will be a fun week.”
