Young Capetonian beats Jordy Smith to capture 2021 Ballito Pro title
Adin Masencamp knew he had to work hard to defeat Smith and posted an excellent 8.17 as his opening ride.
An up-and-coming 22-year-old surfer from Cape Town, Adin Masencamp, claimed the coveted title of 2021 Ballito Pro pres. by O’Neill winner yesterday, December 18.
This was his biggest qualifying series event win.
Masencamp was competing against Durban local and two time winner of the Ballito Pro, Jordy Smith(33), who recently came back from a knee injury.
“It feels amazing. I had a couple of clutch moments leading up to the final where I had to perform under pressure. I worked really hard on my mental strength, nutrition, my surfboards, everything before this event. So for it all to come together means so much,” said Masenecamp.
The final was watched by hundreds of locals and holidaymakers at Willard Beach.
The two surfers had a very strong support from the fans on the shore and they did not disappoint.
Masenecamp pulled an excellent 8.17 as his opening ride and he was leading the final, until Jordy came out flying for a massive, clean air reverse to bank a 9.00.
Masenecamp took off on a big one far down the beach.
The fans were impressed with Masenecamp when the youngster whacked out one, then two massive turns in the lip.
With only three minutes left, Jordy was hunting down a 6.94. He found a wave in the dying seconds, the siren sounded, and everyone was clenching their jaws waiting for the scores to drop.
“This is the biggest result of my life, especially against Jordy Smith. He is the best surfer to come out of South Africa and beating him was the cherry on top. All I wanted to do was showcase what I can do as a surfer, so I’m really stoked,” said Masencamp.
Men’s Final Results
HEAT 1: Adin Masencamp (ZAF) 15.94 DEF. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 15.37
Men’s Semifinal Results
HEAT 1: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 15.50 DEF. Slade Prestwich (ZAF) 15.44
HEAT 2: Adin Masencamp (ZAF) 14.00 DEF. Eli Beukes (ZAF) 12.84
Men’s Quarterfinal Results
HEAT 1:Jordy Smith (ZAF) 12.83 DEF. Jordy Maree (ZAF) 11.90
HEAT 2: Slade Prestwich (ZAF) 15.50 DEF. Joshe Faulkner (ZAF) 13.30
HEAT 3: Eli Beukes (ZAF) 12.16 DEF. Max Elkington (ZAF) 7.33
HEAT 4: Adin Masencamp (ZAF) 13.66 DEF. Shane Sykes (ZAF) 13.16
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