George Pittar (23) from Manly, Australia, secured his first championship tour victory at the Margaret River Pro, defeating three-time world champion Gabriel Medina in the final with a score of 15.17 to 12.46. Pittar's journey to this win was remarkable, as he previously battled through disappointment after missing the mid-season cut last year. This time, he showcased his skills by defeating a formidable lineup of Brazilian champions, including Filipe Toledo, Yago Dora, and Italo Ferreira. His emotional win was highlighted by a 9.0 wave score, the highest of the competition. Meanwhile, in the women's final, Lakey Peterson triumphed over Luana Silva, winning with a score of 12.23 to 11.83. This victory marks Peterson's first championship tour win since J-Bay in 2023 and her second at Margaret River, having previously won in 2019. With this performance, Pittar has risen to second in the world rankings, while Medina reclaimed the top spot after returning from injury.