Molly Picklum dominated the VIVO Rio Pro final in Brazil to win her first title for 2025
Australia's new world No.1 Molly Picklum has solidified her position at the top and put her world championship rivals on notice with a dominant display in Brazil to take her first title for 2025.
Picklum was the only woman ranked in the top five to make it past the elimination rounds at the VIVO Rio Pro and showed her class taking down local hope Luana Silva as the 22-year-old Australian begins to peak at the right end of the season.
It was Picklum's third Championship Tour win and she's become the pacesetter with just two events remaining before the final one-day shootout for the world title.
'I've worked so hard this year to really put my best foot forward,' Picklum said.
'Actually, before I was going out I felt nearly emotional because I was just like, okay, I get another chance to try and get a victory. I've dreamt so much of winning here in Rio, too. I'm a real energetic person, I love the Brazilian energy, and to get a win this year means so much for sure.
Thank you so much and shout out to everyone back at home. I know you're all probably up watching and I felt all the love.
'I actually ran in and started calling my family straight away because I wanted to share it with the people I love and the people that have supported me through the entire time, big love to you guys.'
Picklum has finished in the top three in six of nine events this season and has a 5000 point lead over world No.2 Gabriela Bryan in the rankings.
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