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Matt Hewitt has endured a prolonged wait in Brazilto complete the second leg of the ASP World Pro Junior event – the Arnette Pro Junior.The best part about the process is that Hewitt is still in the mix surfing his way into the final 16 surfers at the event and the chance of picking up a victory.

 

 

 

 

Over the weekend Matt disposed of South African surfer Berick de Vries in a high scoring match up 13.43 vs 13.03.

Hewitt stayed patient in his heat and carefully selected the set-waves and finished his two scoring rides with authority to secure a berth into Round 4.

“It was a super close heat and I had watched the heat before and knew the guys were getting there scores on the bigger set waves,” Hewitt said. “I knew I just needed to be patient and wait for those bigger ones and finish my waves.”

“Hewitt also enjoyed the change in venue from the left-hander of Arpoador to Praia Do Diabo and tore apart the tricky conditions on his forehand.

“I don’t really mind too much,” Hewitt said. “It’s just normal going left or right, but you can’t really complain when you get a right-hand point break and it’s kind of just reeling down the point.”

Hewitt will face Marco Fernandez (BRA) in Round 4.  Fernandez surfed the best wave of round 3 posting 9.33 out of ten on one wave.

Hewitt is one of five surfers at the event representing the ASP Australasia region.

Follow the Arnette Pro Junior live tonight and keep an eye on Hewitt’s progress.