Justine Dupont, Clement Roseyro, Nic Von Rupp Win Big at TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
Photo: Clement Roseyro and Justine Dupont with their 2025 Tudor Nazare trophies Credit: Manel Gaeda
The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge delivered an action-packed day of high-performance surfing at Praia do Norte, Portugal. Faced with towering waves and challenging conditions, athletes pushed their limits to claim top honors in men’s, women’s, and team categories.
Clement Roseyro Clinches Men’s Best Performance Award
Clement Roseyro (FRA) took the Men’s Best Performance Award with a combined score of 21.83. His standout moment came in Heat 1, where he posted an impressive 7.50. Returning for his second appearance at the event, Roseyro’s fearless approach set him apart.
“I’m grateful to Nic von Rupp, we’re a really good team. He taught me a lot, especially about driving the jet ski, and we push each other to perform.”
Lucas Chianca (BRA), a past winner, secured second place, while Scotland’s Ben Larg (SCO) completed the podium after receiving a last-minute entry into the event.
Justine Dupont Dominates Women's Best Performance Category
Returning to competition after the birth of her first child, Justine Dupont (FRA) delivered a commanding performance at Praia do Norte. Demonstrating precise control and commitment, she rode eight waves to secure the Women’s Best Performance Award.
“I used to have a lot of fear before. Now, after the baby, I’m more worried about my child, whether they are sleeping or eating. At least it takes my mind off the fear! We are a family team, we understand each other, and I’m really happy to be back here to perform.”
Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) placed second with solid wave selection, while Laura Crane (GBR) impressed in her event debut.
Von Rupp and Roseyro Secure Best Team Performance
The team of Nic von Rupp (POR) and Clement Roseyro (FRA) dominated from the start. Von Rupp’s ability to tow his partner into massive waves set the foundation, while Roseyro executed powerful maneuvers to secure the highest scores of the session.
“I fell a lot in the first heat, it was really bumpy, but I pushed really hard. Last year we should’ve won, so this year we came back, training really hard. It’s been a long season, we’ve put in the time here. We’re stoked Clement got two good scores today to get on top of the leaderboard.”
Defending champions Lucas Chianca (BRA) and Pedro Vianna (BRA) put up a strong challenge but ultimately had to settle for second place.
TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Results
- HEAT 1: Nic von Rupp (POR) 15.67, Clement Roseyro (FRA) 19.37, Kai Lenny (HAW) 7.67, Ian Walsh (HAW) 12.97, Justine Dupont (FRA) 19.06, Eric Rebiere (FRA) 8.34
- HEAT 2: Lucas Chianca (BRA) 14.71, Pedro Vianna (BRA) 15.17, Andrew Cotton (GBR) 9.69, Ben Larg (SCO) 14.91, Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) 13.03, Ian Cosenza (BRA) 0.00
- HEAT 3: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA) 9.01, Vitor Faria (BRA) 6.59, Rafael Tapia (CHL) 10.67, Pierre Rollet (FRA) 14.33, Laura Crane (GBR) 4.71, Tony Laureano (POR) 7.47
- HEAT 4: Nic von Rupp (POR) 10.33, Clement Roseyro (FRA) 20.06, Kai Lenny (HAW) 15.16, Ian Walsh (HAW) 3.07, Justine Dupont (FRA) 10.83, Eric Rebiere (FRA) 5.54
- HEAT 5: Lucas Chianca (BRA) 18.67, Pedro Vianna (BRA) 15.96, Andrew Cotton (GBR) 14.33, Ben Larg (SCO) 16.53, Michelle des Bouillons (BRA) 7.33, Ian Cosenza (BRA) 9.47
- HEAT 6: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA) 10.74, Vitor Faria (BRA) 15.69, Rafael Tapia (CHL) 9.03, Pierre Rollet (FRA) 7.90, Laura Crane (GBR), Tony Laureano (POR)
About TUDOR
TUDOR is an award-winning Swiss watch brand known for its reliability and precision. Established in 1926, it has a history of creating robust, high-performance timepieces suited for extreme conditions.
About the WSL
The World Surf League (WSL) has been the global home of professional surfing since 1976, celebrating the sport’s rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of high-performance surfing.
Source: World Surf League