Surfing great Kelly Slater beats Gabriel Medina at Tahiti Pro, setting up heat against Australian Jack Robinson

In short:

Surfing legend Kelly Slater has turned the clock back at the Tahiti Pro, producing a brilliant performance to beat three-time world champion Gabriel Medina.

The 54-year-old Slater, who retired from full-time competition in 2024, survived having his board snapped in heavy swell to beat Medina with a score of 19.06 out of 20.

What's next?

Slater is into the third round where he will face Australian defending champion Jack Robinson, who beat compatriot Callum Robson.