Matt Banting
PORT Macquarie surfer Matt Banting has been knocked out of the 2016 Billabong Pro in Tahiti.
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It was a strong start for Banting, who won his round two heat by outscoring Brazillian Caio Ibelli 10.93 to 8.33.
In his third heat on Tuesday morning, he fell to Jordy Smith. He scored 5.17 on his first wave, but missed his second wave.
He will move on to the 2016 Hurley Pro at Trestles in America on September 7.