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Several australian news sources are considering the chance of Kelly Slater giving up on his title defence, after failing to go through the second round of the 2009 Billabong Pro Teahupoo, in Tahiti.

The 9-time ASP world champion was defeated by Aritz Aranburu and is quoted admitting to quit the 10th title race.

After the shock loss, Kelly Slater said that was ‘decision time’ and he did not want to lose more places in the 2009 ranking…  Details

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