The ASP Grade-1 Nikita Women’s Pro Junior saw Alizee Arnaud (FRA) secure her first win this season after defeating Johanne Defay (FRA), Ravi Bailleux (FRA) and Fanny Brice (FRA) in an all-French final. Arnaud, who was injured for a couple of months this year, put on an exceptionnal performance in the final posting an impressive 19.20 point heat tally (out of a possible 20) to clinch the crown and move up in the ratings.
"I had a great time in the final with the girls who are my friends", Arnaud said. "I felt good and relaxed during this event and I am stoked to get such high scores. All went my way."
Arnaud seized the oportunity to catch up with current ratings’ leader Cannelle Bulard (REU) who had a shocker in Round 3, leaving her closest followers all space to jump back in contention fo the regional title.
"I made the choice to come here and forget about the ASP WQS 6-Star in Portugal and I am happy with that call", Arnaud said. "I wanted to get some points to keep my Top 2 goal alive and I got all the points I wanted."
Johanne Defay (FRA), Ravi Bailleux (FRA) and Fanny Brice (FRA) all surfed the first final of their career and will be much awaited for a repeat at Lacanau where all Under-21 competitors will meet Monday, August 11 for Stop No. 4 of 8 of the ASP European Women’s Junior tour.
+n+ASP Grade-1 Nikita Pro Junior Results
FINAL: Alizee Arnaud (FRA) 19.20 pts, Johanne Defay (FRA) 15.83 pts, Ravi Bailleux (FRA) 10.97 pts, Fanny Brice (FRA) 8.24 pts
