Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Snickers
\nRip Curl Women\u2019s Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford New Fiesta
\nStop No. 2 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour<\/p>\n
Stop No. 2 of 8 on the 2009 ASP Women\u2019s World Tour<\/p>\n
Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
\nApril 7 \u2013 18, 2009 <\/p>\n
\nParkinson Defeats Victorian Wildcard Robertson to Claim Rip Curl Pro<\/p>\n
Pictured: Joel Parkinson (AUS), 27, has claimed the 2009 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Snickers, Stop No. 2 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour.<\/p>\n
Credit: \u00a9 ASP\/ CI\/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES<\/p>\n
BELLS BEACH, Victoria (Friday, April 17, 2009) \u2013 Joel Parkinson (AUS), 27, has claimed the 2009 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Snickers, defeating fellow Finalist Adam Robertson (AUS), 26, trials winner and event wildcard, in pumping six-foot (2 metre) conditions at Bells Beach.<\/p>\n
The second stop on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach enjoyed pristine conditions for the business end of competition, with capacity crowds turning up to watch the current ASP World No. 1 battle the local Victorian in a historic Final. <\/p>\n
Today\u2019s victory marks the second time Parkinson has hoisted the bell (the first being in 2004), and the reputation and acclaim associated with the iconic event is something every surfer dreams of.”Winning at home is probably the most special win you can have but this is the most special trophy you can have,\u201d Parkinson said. \u201cThere is not another trophy in surfing that holds the prestige and honor list that this has. To be back on the trophy again and to hold it for a year is going to be amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parkinson\u2019s win today makes it two for two thus far on the 2009 ASP World Tour ratings, cementing the stylish natural-footer\u2019s place atop the ratings in the hunt for the ASP World Title.<\/p>\n
\u201cI took confidence from home and now from here I\u2019ll take more,\u201d Parkinson said. \u201cPeople can get caught up in the whole world title race, but I always said I wanted start the year with some results \u2013 I just never thought I would start this well. There are a lot of really hungry, angry surfers that are behind me and will come out so strong in the next events. I\u2019m just showing up to the next event with my same game plan and taking things step by step. I\u2019ve said since the Gold Coast that the World Title is a marathon, not a sprint. There are still eight events.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Robertson opened up strong, it was Parkinson\u2019s forehand flair and precision that saw the Gold Coaster net an impressive 17.40 out of a possible 20 heat total for the win.<\/p>\n
\u201cRobbo (Adam Robertson) and I were having a great time out there,\u201d Parkinson said. \u201cWe were talking about what it takes to win and having a wonderful Final. I have to really pay Robbo a huge compliment because of his effort out here. For a wildcard and coming through the trials, he surfed so many heats, (I think nine) and what\u2019s he accomplished is just so admirable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robertson\u2019s effort at the 2009 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will go down in history, as the young natural-footer\u2019s runner-up finish is the highest ever by a Victorian at the prestigious competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cI guess I just got on a roll in the heat against Bede (Durbidge) and the waves were really good and they suited me,\u201d Robertson said. \u201cI just had to roll with it and I am really happy with the result.\u201d<\/p>\n
Throughout the course of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Robertson went toe-to-toe with the world\u2019s best surfers, eliminating Kekoa Bacalso (HAW), 23, Tom Whitaker (AUS), 29, Bede Durbidge (AUS), 25, among others in the process. Despite not having a major sponsor, Robertson\u2019s nine-heat effort proved to all that he\u2019s capable of world-class surfing<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great, I feel good, I feel fit and I feel like I am surfing well,\u201d Robertson said. \u201cI just have to take that into the WQS (World Qualifying Series) now so that I can qualify for the ASP World Tour. The prize-money will help, but a little bit extra is always good, a bit of sponsorship. But that\u2019s okay, it is really hard right now for a lot of people to get a sponsor, not just myself. My goal is just to go good and win prize money and keep going. I will just keep that mentality until someone comes along and if sponsorship doesn\u2019t come along then I\u2019ve just got to keep going good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fredrick Patacchia (HAW), 27, secured an equal 3rd at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (his best finish to date) with no-nonsense power surfing on his backhand before going down to Robertson in the Semifinals. Despite failing to see a Finals berth, Patacchia\u2019s stellar start to 2009 has him sitting No. 3 on the ASP World Tour ratings.<\/p>\n
“I am totally stoked with my start to the year,\u201d Patacchia said. \u201cBeing a backsider out here is difficult, but I have been watching guys like Occ (Mark Occhilupo) and Tom Carroll all my life and it just takes time to figure it out. It is tricky. It is one of those waves you can surf your whole life and still have a shocker.”<\/p>\n
Jordy Smith (ZAF), 21, former ASP World Junior Champion and ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) No. 1, is into his second season on the ASP World Tour and today\u2019s finish matched his best result. The powerful natural-footer went on a tear through today\u2019s proceedings, eliminating former ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 27, in the Quarterfinals before falling to eventual winner Parkinson in the Semifinals.<\/p>\n
“This is the best result of my career so far,\u201d Smith said. \u201cI think it is equal with what I got at J-Bay as a wildcard. I can\u2019t complain. I\u2019ll maybe have a little fun tonight, a little party and celebrate with the winner. It has been pretty much good waves all week so I have been stoked to be down here. Congratulations to Joel (Parkinson), he made the Final and he surfed really well. I think this year is his year, he is certainly a world title contender.”<\/p>\n
Highlights from Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres. by Snickers will be available via www.live.ripcurl.com <\/p>\n
The next stop on the 2009 ASP World Tour will be the Billabong Pro Teahupoo from May 9 \u2013 20, 2009.<\/p>\n
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com <\/p>\n
RIP CURL PRO BELLS BEACH FINAL RESULTS:<\/p>\n
1 \u2013 Joel Parkinson (AUS) 17.40<\/p>\n
2 \u2013 Adam Robertson (AUS) 13.37<\/p>\n
RIP CURL PRO BELLS BEACH SEMIFINAL RESULTS:<\/p>\n
SF 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 16.33 def. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 15.24<\/p>\n
SF 2: Adam Robertson (AUS) 13.87 def. Fred Patacchia (HAW) 12.73<\/p>\n
RIP CURL PRO BELLS BEACH QUARTERFINAL RESULTS:<\/p>\n
QF 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 13.17 def. C.J. Hobgood (USA) 8.66<\/p>\n
QF 2: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 15.50 def. Mick Fanning (AUS) 15.16<\/p>\n
QF 3: Adam Robertson (AUS) 14.26 def. Kekoa Bacalso (HAW) 12.33<\/p>\n
QF 4: Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 14.13 def. Kieren Perrow (AUS) 12.17<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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