Australian Jack Robinson thrived in his home away from home but the biggest women surf stars were forced to do things the hard way on a day of upsets at the Rio Pro in Brazil.
After four consecutive lay days, powerful four-to-six-foot swell greeted surfers at Praia de Itaúna in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).
Australians Robinson and Ethan Ewing earned direct entry into the round of 16 after impressive opening-round displays.
