Adam Robertson Wins O’Neill Highland Open
April 30, 2008 – 3:41 pm PT by MikeTags: Adam Robertson, ASP, Highlander, WQS —
After an exhausting 23-heat marathon, Adam Robertson of Victoria, Australia became the third O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch Champion. Robertson had to surf through 5 heats and eventually went head to head against Adam Melling of Gold Coast, Australia. He was awarded the Highlander Sword and 3,000 points towards ASP World Qualifying Series ratings thanks to the win.
“It is the best day of my life,” Robertson said. “I could not wait to raise that sword, it is like a dream coming true for me… I cannot believe it. Compared to Brims Ness’ Bowl, it was more comfortable and I had more time and space to surf my best today.”
FINAL
Heat 1: Adam Robertson (AUS) 14.00 pts Def. Adam Melling (AUS) 11.50 pts
SEMIFINAL
Heat 1: Adam Robertson (AUS) 10.24 pts Def. David Weare (ZAF)
7.56 pts
Heat 2: Adam Melling (AUS) 10.97 pts Def. Hugo Savalli (REU)
10.33 pts
QUARTERFINALS
Heat 1: Adam Robertson (AUS) 16.00 pts Def. Matt Wilkinson (AUS)
10.77 pts
Heat 2: David Weare (ZAF) 9.83 pts Def. Yadin Nicol (AUS) 4.60 pts Heat 3: Hugo Savalli (REU) 12.50 pts Def. Michel Bourez (PYF)
11.74 pts
Heat 4: Adam Melling (AUS) 8.67 pts Def. Sunny Garcia (HAW) 5.83 pts
