Julian Wilson wins inaugural Sri Lanka Airlines Pro Arugam Bay

Julian Wilson wins inaugural Sri Lanka Airlines Pro

Australia's Julian Wilson has won today the 6 stars rated Association of Surfing Professionals Sri Lanka Airlines Pro in flawless 4 to 6 feet surf on an epic final day.

Wilson came into this event courtesy of a wild-card from the sponsor and throughout the event he dominated, continually posting the day's highest scoring rides and took a deserved win over 19 year-old USA surfer Nat Young.
He controlled the final from start to finish and capitalised early by taking wave priority when Young took off on a poor opening wave.

By mid-final Julian Wilson had a solid lead and Young faulted slightly going for some gigantic floating re entry moves that never quite came off while Wilson continued to build on his lead scoring a 7.4 ride late in the final which left Young chasing an outstanding 9 point ride to bridge the gap.
"I can't believe what an outstanding event this has been for me and all the surfers who have travelled here" said 22 year-old Wilson after his win.

"The waves have been outstanding everyday and in many ways they are similar to the point waves around Noosa where I live - but probably way more consistent."

"I'm back and over my injuries and seriously looking hard at the qualifying series - this result is ideal for me and I'll head to California for the US Open full of confidence."
It was Wilson best ever performance at ASP level and both look ready to seriously challenge the highest ranks of surfing.