Championship Highlights

Women’s Title: Sawyer Lindblad

Sawyer Lindblad took home the Women’s Challenger Series crown, becoming a two-time US Open of Surfing champion in this division. Her win underscores her consistency in this event and highlights her as a serious contender in the Challenger Series.

Men’s Title: Levi Slawson

On the men’s side, Levi Slawson achieved what is described as a breakthrough win — his first Challenger Series victory at the US Open of Surfing. The win marks a major step for Slawson in his career and momentum toward the elite level of the sport.

Significance & Context

• The US Open of Surfing hosts a pivotal stop on the World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series, functioning as a launch pad for surfers seeking to move into the Championship Tour. 

• By winning, Sawyer Lindblad reinforces her status as a top performer in this format and setting the stage for what may come.

• Levi Slawson’s win adds him to the list of rising stars in the Challenger Series and gives him a strong platform for the next steps in his competitive journey.

• The event’s location in Huntington Beach — called “Surf City USA” — adds weight: the conditions, crowd and heritage of the location combine to make this win especially meaningful.

What to Watch Going Forward

• For Lindblad: Will this victory translate into higher-tier events? Can she carry this momentum into the Championship Tour?

• For Slawson: Now that he has a Challenger Series win under his belt, the key will be consistency — advancing deeper in events, securing rankings points, and potentially earning CT status.

• For the Challenger Series overall: These results remind us that the next wave of surf talent is surging — events like the US Open provide a critical proving ground.

• For fans & followers: Watching how the winners build on this win will be as compelling as the win itself.

The 2025 Lexus US Open of Surfing (Challenger Series Finals) delivered both predictable excellence and fresh breakthroughs. Sawyer Lindblad reaffirmed her elite standing, while Levi Slawson emerged strongly. The stage was set in Huntington Beach, and both athletes will likely be ones to watch as the surf season continues to unfold.

Final Results

Women’s Final

• 1st: Sawyer Lindblad (USA) — 13.17 points. 

• 2nd: Tya Zebrowski (FRA) — 12.57 points. 

Men’s Final

• 1st: Levi Slawson (USA) — (score not reported in the sources I found). 

• 2nd: (Runner-up not specified in the accessible sources).

Additional Notes & Context

• Sawyer Lindblad’s win marks her second title at this event (Challenger Series) according to the coverage. 

• Levi Slawson is described as having a “breakthrough” win at this event. 

• The official event site lists the 2025 edition running July 26–August 3, 2025. 

Implications for Challenger Series Rankings

While full ranking tables for the Challenger Series post-event aren’t provided in the sources I found, a few logical implications follow:

• With Sawyer Lindblad winning the women’s final, she likely earns the top points for this event in the Challenger Series, boosting her ranking and chances of qualification into higher-tier competitions.

• Levi Slawson’s win on the men’s side similarly elevates his position in the men’s Challenger Series standings, increasing his momentum for potential qualification to the Championship Tour (CT).

• Since the Challenger Series functions as a feeder into the CT, high finishes here (especially 1st and 2nd) are critical for ranking up and securing advancement or wildcard opportunities.