Australian Surfers Robinson and Nichols Triumph at Bells Beach Competition
Jack Robinson and Isabella Nichols Triumph at 2025 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach
In a thrilling finale at one of the most prestigious surfing competitions, Australia's Jack Robinson and Isabella Nichols secured their victories at the Rip Curl Pro held at Bells Beach, south of Melbourne. Here's the lowdown on a history-making day in the world of surfing.
Men's Final
Paris Olympic silver medallist Robinson clinched his first win of the season on the world championship tour. He delivered an impressive score of 7.77 on his third wave to round up a two-wave total of 14.14, narrowly edging out Japan's Kanoa Igarashi who managed 13.87. The tight final, filled with nail-biting moments, denied Igarashi a second tour victory, a feat he achieved back in 2019 when he clinched his first career win in Bali.
In the final, eight-times tour winner Robinson was clearly on form. He reveled in the Bells Beach atmosphere, drawing energy from its historical significance. "It's just surreal. I'm soaking it all in," Robinson expressed elatedly.
Women's Final
US-born Isabella Nichols, a Queenslander, outshone Brazilian Luana Silva to capture the women's title in surfing's longest-running professional contest, now in its 62nd year. Nichols scored an impressive 8.33 and 7.93 for a total of 16.26 to threaten Silva's 12.67.
A triumphant Nichols, 27, spoke candidly about the challenges and frustrations she faced in the competition. However, the sweet taste of victory at Bells Beach, a long-held dream for her, made it all worth it. "Nothing beats this... I know I've always wanted to win here, and I can't believe it," she said, filled with emotion.
Nichols' triumph over Silva comes after her title showdown heartbreak against Hawaiian Gabriela Bryan in the last stop at El Salvador, where she missed out on her sister's wedding to compete. The two-time tour winner reflected on the whirlwind ride during the last two weeks and thanked her opponents, friends, and family for their unwavering support.
Surfing enthusiasts can catch the action next at the Gold Coast in Queensland for the sixth event on the 11-stop tour. The one-day finals for the top five surfers will be held in Fiji in late August. For those craving a recap of the epic 2025 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Robinson's winning score of 14.14 and the confirmation of Nichols' win despite not having the exact score, make for an unforgettable chapter in the annals of surfing history.
Robinson's victory at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro marked a milestone in his career, as he edged out Japan's Kanoa Igarashi to clinch his first win of the season on the world championship tour. On the other hand, US-born Isabella Nichols triumphantly secured the women's title, overcoming the challenges she faced throughout the competition and realizing her long-held dream of winning at Bells Beach.
