Caitlin Simmers and Molly Picklum in the final of the elite surfing event in Peniche

Caitlin Simmers defeated Bettylou Sakura Johnson in the semifinals of the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal and will face Molly Picklum in the final. Simmers scored 11.33 points, while Johnson scored 10.26. In the other semifinal, Picklum scored 8.63 points against Lakey Peterson, who scored 7.40. This event is part of the World Surf League and started on October 16, with the waiting period extending until Sunday.