Local favorite Brett Simpson (Huntington Beach, CA), 25, defeated current Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World No. 1 Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, to win his second consecutive ASP PRIME US Open of Surfing presented by Hurley and Nike 6.0 title while clinching the highly sought after $100,000 check at South Huntington Beach Pier in two-to-four foot (1 metre) surf.
Simpson, who marched to a dream victory in front of his home crowd last year, surfed consistently throughout the event’s entirety to charge to a nearly unimaginable repeat performance to take his second consecutive US Open of Surfing title and mass of ratings points on offer towards his ASP World Ranking.
“Last year barely sank in and now I won this year,” Simpson said. “It’s so hard to imagine it all over again because you have to stay consistent and surf so many heats. Luckily I zoned everything out and tried not to worry about the points or the money and that’s when I have competed the best. To be at home with so many friends and family, I’ve enjoyed it so much. To win out here two years in a row is unimaginable. ”
Simpson, who is currently competing on his rookie year on the ASP Dream Tour, jumped out to a quick start in his matchup against the South African juggernaut in the Final and built momentum throughout the heat, leaving Smith looking for a near-perfect score in the dying moments of their matchup.
“Jordy (Smith) has been getting quick starts, so I tried to go out there and get a decent start,” Simpson said. “I got a five, and it was a low scoring heat, but all the waves I caught I maximized. Jordy had that one wave, where if he pulled that air it could have been a different ballgame. That’s the risk you take to be rewarded and with the level these days, that’s where it’s at. I kind of stayed conservative and built my scores, but either way, a win is a win.”
US Open of Surfing Men’s Final Results:
1 – Brett Simpson (USA) 13.97
2 – Jordy Smith (ZAF) 8.33
US Open of Surfing Men’s Semifinals Results:
SF 1: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 13.00 def. Mick Fanning (AUS) 12.80
SF 2: Brett Simpson (USA) 13.37 def. Kelly Slater (USA) 13.33
US Open of Surfing Men’s Quarterfinals Results:
QF 1: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 17.66 def. Miguel Pupo (BRA) 16.10
QF 2: Mick Fanning (AUS) 16.26 def. Jadson Andre (BRA) 16.07
QF 3: Kelly Slater (USA) 13.94 def. Granger Larsen (HAW) 7.43
QF 4: Brett Simpson (USA) 10.14 def. Nathaniel Curran (USA) 9.74
US Open Pro Junior Men’s Final:
1 – Evan Geiselman (USA) 12.57
2 – Alejo Muniz (BRA) 12.54
3 – Kolohe Andino (USA) 8.23
4 – Miguel Pupo (BRA) 7.67
After this event, the best brazilians in the World Ranking are:
3 - Adriano de Souza
6 - Jadson Andre
23 - Raoni Monteiro
29 - Wiggolly Dantas
31 - Neco Padaratz
32 - Alejo Muniz
34 - Willian Cardoso
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