Challenger Series Rankings Update: Biggest shakeups ahead of Lexus US Open of Surfing Pres. by Pacifico

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Challenger Series Rankings Update: Biggest shakeups ahead of Lexus US Open of Surfing Pres. by Pacifico

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Luke Thompson and Nadia Erostarbe's wins in Ballito boost them up the Challenger Series rankings ahead of the Lexus US Open of Surfing. Jacob Willcox and Francesca Veselko still hold the No. 1 spots in the men's and women's standings, but the race for 2026 Championship Tour qualification heats up as the action moves to Huntington Beach for stop No. 2.

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