Sally Fitzgibbons takes second place in the Movistar Peru Classic

Roxy girl Sally Fitzgibbons bowed out yesterday in the final of the Movistar Peru Classic, the fifth stage of the ASP Women’s World Tour, which took place at the legendary spot in San Bartolo. Despite a fine run to the final, the Australian ultimately came up short against Silvana Lima, more experienced in the South American waves.

 

Nevertheless, with this second place Sally Fiztgibbons confirmed her great start to the year was no flash in the pan, as she demonstrated impressive consistency to produce almost perfect rounds throughout the competition. Highlights included her victory over Coco Ho in the quarter-finals, and a superb semi win against Sofia Mulanovich.

The young Aussie (19) finished in second spot for the third time running this year, strengthening her hold on second place in the overall ASP Tour rankings, behind compatriot Stéphanie Gilmore.

 

“Another bridesmaid,” Fitzgibbons said. “It’s a good result all the same and great for my rating, but I want to win one really bad. Silvana (Lima) was ripping though. I couldn’t really get into a good rhythm in that heat. I felt good all day, but she got the jump on me and I was never able to answer back. It’s all good though. We’ve had amazing support here in Peru and I’m looking forward to the next one.”

 

The next leg of the ASP Women’s World Tour 2010 will take place in Portugal from October 7 to 11, with French star Lee Ann Curren set to make her Tour comeback after injury.

MOVISTAR PERU CLASSIC FINAL RESULT:
1 - Silvana Lima (BRA) 16.50
2 - Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 10.77

MOVISTAR PERU CLASSIC SEMIFINAL RESULTS:
SF 1: Silvana Lima (BRA) 11.77 def. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 11.00
SF 2: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 14.60 def. Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 11.56

MOVISTAR PERU CLASSIC QUARTERFINAL RESULTS:
QF 1: Silvana Lima (BRA) 13.43 def. Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 11.23
QF 2: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 11.86 def. Paige Hareb (NZL) 10.50
QF 3: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 15.27 def. Coco Ho (HAW) 13.70
QF 4: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 14.14 def. Chelsea Hedges (AUS) 13.43

Current ASP Women's World Tour Top 5 (After Peru):
1 - Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 4716 pts
2 - Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 4224 pts
3 - Silvana Lima (BRA) 3612 pts
4 - Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 3588 pts
5 - Chelsea Hedges (AUS) 3180 pts