Gabe Kling followed up his strong US Open semi final finish with a 9th in Japan earning him 1375 points and $2300 cash. Currently he is sitting 25th in the WQS ratings going into the European leg. Gabe is looking to crack the top 20 for a chance to re-qualify for the WCT.

Meanwhile in Portugal, Alana Blanchard made amends for her shocking first round elimination at the US Open with a quarter final appearance there bagging 1525 points and $1,100 in prize money. Currently Alana sits at #8 on the women’s WQS and is looking to crack into the top 5 for a berth in the women’s WCT.