Bruno Santos of Brazil wins the 2008 Billabong Pro Tahiti

Kauai brothers Andy and Bruce Irons advanced through to the quarterfinals of the Billabong Pro Tahiti yesterday.

But both lost in their quarterfinal matches. Joel Parkinson beat Andy Irons 16.33 to 6.14, while C.J. Hobgood stopped Bruce Irons 15.00 to 10.16.

Bruno Santos of Brazil went on to win the contest — the third stop on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour — and the $30,000 first-place prize.

The ASP released its newest rankings after the contest. Kelly Slater, an eight-time world champion, is No. 1, followed by Joel Parkinson and Bede Durbridge of Australia at Nos. 2 and 3, and Andy Irons at No. 4.

(Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

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