Tyler Wright has wrestled with competing in the UAE.Credit: WSL Wright is a confirmed starter for Friday’s (AEDT) inaugural Surf Abu Dhabi Pro in the UAE. She wasn’t always. Wright is the only ...

World No. 1 Tyler Wright, the only openly gay surfer on the WSL tour, says she’ll now compete in Abu Dhabi after previously slamming organisers for allowing the event to proceed there.

Tyler Wright nails a barrel at Pipeline.Credit: World Surf League Hawaiian local Barron Mamiya defended his Pipeline crown in the most dramatic fashion on the men’s side of the draw, winning a ...