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Jake Marshall claims first US Open of Surfing title in close final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Jake Marshall claims first US Open of Surfing title in close final
Summary

The men's US Open of Surfing final concluded with Jake Marshall defeating Kanoa Igarashi in Huntington Beach. Marshall secured his victory with a decisive 8-point ride, while Igarashi fell short of needing a 7.38 in his final attempt. Earlier, both surfers advanced through stiff competition, with Igarashi aiming for his third title and Marshall pursuing his first. Australian Sierra Kerr won the women's final against Isla Huppatz, overcoming recent health challenges to secure the title.

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  • •Jake Marshall earns his first US Open title after defeating Kanoa Igarashi.
  • •Marshall's decisive wave score of 8 secured the win late in the final.
  • •Igarashi needed a 7.38 on his last attempt but could not achieve it.
  • •Sierra Kerr wins the women's final, overcoming Lyme disease.
  • •The event took place at Huntington Beach with strong local support.
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  • 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Blockbuster finish to US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach as Kanoa Igarashi battles Jake Marshall
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The men's US Open of Surfing final came down to the final minutes, with both surfers finding last-second waves.

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