2X World Champion John John Florence

…announced via Instagram …

He is withdrawing from the 2018 Billabong Pipe Masters due to not have complete trust in his injured knee.

“Feeling really good to get back in the water the last couple weeks.  I think I’m close to 100%, but I’m not there yet.

I noticed this week that I still don’t have full trust in my movements, which has always been my test for returning to competition. The Pipe Masters is my favorite contest on tour so it’s a really difficult decision, but I am going to withdraw from the event.

Wishing everyone luck out there!! It has been insane watching everyone send it during this last swell!!”