Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has been left “absolutely gutted” after a visa issue dominated her out of competing on the upcoming World Surf League occasion in Brazil.
Wright’s 2022 title hopes have been already on skinny ice after COVID-19 pressured her out of G-Land halfway by the occasion after which issues from the virus meant she was not able to compete on the latest El Salvador Pro.
These setbacks noticed her slip to sixth within the rankings, however she was eager to claw her manner again up on the Rio Pro in Rio de Janeiro, which begins on Thursday.
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Nonetheless, Wright introduced on Instagram on Tuesday she wouldn’t have the ability to enter the nation in time to compete.
“Devastated to let everyone know that due to a transit visa not coming through in the specified time I am unable to make it to Brazil,” Wright wrote.
“All other alternative options were extensively looked into however the current travel climate meant it was impossible for me to arrive in time for the contest.
“Completely gutted, a lot work went into getting me prepared for Brazil with my staff. Absorbing this and we hold transferring ahead.”
Solely the highest 5 surfers qualify for the season-ending finals in California that means Wright will want some large ends in the ultimate two occasions of the 12 months to be half of the title-deciding motion.
