Kelly Slater is the Quiksilver Pro defending champion.
Kelly Slater is the Quiksilver Pro defending champion. Adam Weathered/SMP Images

Live updates from the Gold Coast Quiksilver Pro

THE world's best surfers have descended on the Tweed's backyard for the Quiksilver Pro.

Held at Snapper Rocks, the event is running from March 2 to 12.

See below for the latest from both the men's and women's events.



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