Molly Picklum beats Caitlin Simmers to win Tahiti Pro ahead of Fiji world title face-off

Molly Picklum has out-pointed American rival Caitlin Simmers to win the Tahiti Pro in a statement result before her Fiji world title charge.

The Australian had already secured the top seeding for the World Surf League Finals later this month by reaching the final in pumping Teahupo’o swell.