Kelly Wins, Mick Makes Quarters

(Friday, July 3, 2009) – Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion, claimed the 2009 Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro over an in-form Adriano de Souza (BRA), 22, in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the main site of Praia Vila today. Mick was beaten by CJ Hobgood in the Quarter finals. Stay tuned to the site for Mick’s wrap up on the event. For more news on Kelly’s win click here…

Kelly Slater claims his 41st World Tour win. © Getty Images

Mick was in form but got beaten by CJ in the inconsistent surf. © Getty Images