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Melissa Woods

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Gilmore wright among surfers to advance at sunset | History Defined

Defending world champion Stephanie Gilmore has booked her place in the last 16 at Sunset Beach. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

Australia's women have made a successful start to the Sunset Pro in Hawaii, however season-opening event winner Jack Robinson must battle the elimination round.

Back in the water on Monday after last week's World Surf League's Billabong Pro at nearby Pipeline where Robinson triumphed, reigning world champion Stephanie Gilmore and in-form Tyler Wright both avoided the sudden-death round.

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