Last Updated on March 2, 2022 4:09 pm by Erwin Noguera
This weekend the actions of the World Surf League continue in its 2022 season when the best promises of Australia and New Zealand face each other on the beautiful beaches of Sydney looking for a very good victory that will help them add the necessary points and thus be able to be much closer to fulfilling their dream of being in the Challenger Series.
This event will take place from March 4 to 6, 2022 at Maroubra Beach, in Sydney, Australia. This is one of the crucial events for young surfers who aspire to be in the Challenger Series and why not qualify for the World Championship Tour shortly.
The Qualifying Series takes place from the beginning of February to April, in this division it will be determined which surfers qualify for the Challenger Series, which in turn will take place from May to December 2022. From this, some surfers could have the possibility of being in the CT of 2023.
The Best Contenders – Mad Mex Maroubra Pro presented by N G Farah – 2022 Surf – Men’s & Women’s
Top 2 Men’s
- Alister Reginato
Since his debut in 2017, Alister Reginato has made remarkable improvements every year in each of the events in which he participates. In 2021, his best result was a #17 position, precisely in the Mad Mex Maroubra Pro, but his 2022 has started in a better way and, in the CARVE Great Lakes Pro, he managed to obtain third place, adding 650 points and, raising his confidence for the next tournaments in which he will participate.
- Chris Zaffis
On the other hand, Chris Zaffis has the experience of having been in the 2020 Challenger Series, but he did not have good participation and lost his place in this category. In 2021, Zaffis could not go further than #9 in the QS tournaments he played. While in 2022, his luck has changed and, in the Gage Roads Port Stephens Pro, he managed to finish in second place, losing the final against Mikey McDonagh.
Top 2 Women’s
- Sophie McCulloch
Sophie McCulloch is one of the young Australian surfers who have captivated many local fans. Thanks to her excellent participation in the 2021 QS events, Sophie managed to qualify for the CS in 2021. Although she did not have a good performance, her best result was a #17 position. This experience made it clear to Sophie that her level has increased and this has been demonstrated in the only event in which she has participated this 2022, the Phillip Island Pro, where she managed to take first place.
- Zahli Kelly
Finally, Zahli Kelly has not had the beginning of the year that she would have dreamed of. But, despite this, she has managed to improve their results compared to previous years. She finished #17 at the Phillip Island Pro, #5 at the C A R V E Great Lakes Pro, and #9 at the Gage Roads Port Stephens Pro.
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