Stephanie Gilmore's record-breaking eighth world title was destiny - with even a cherry tomato telling her she would produce a giant-killing run in the WSL Finals.
The Australian surfing star made history on Thursday at California's Lower Trestles break, beating world No.1 and five-time world champion Carissa Moore in the title decider.
Gilmore was in tears as she hugged Moore immediately after winning her eighth world title, one more than compatriot Layne Beachley.