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Murray Wenzel

Slater scraps, Gilmore shines at surf Pro

Eleven-time WSL champion Kelly Slater had to dig deep to win his opening heat at the Gold Coast Pro. (AAP)

Kelly Slater was forced to scramble to avoid a first-round elimination at the Gold Coast Pro while Julian Wilson impressed in his return and Steph Gilmore was narrowly denied a perfect 10.

Eleven-time world champion Slater's casual appearance at the second-tier Challenger Series event ensured the beach was packed on Sunday at the Snapper Rocks point break that is no longer part of the World Surf League's top tour.

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