Van Zyl only South African left at Ballito Pro
David van Zyl is the only South African surfer to progress past the first round of the Ballito Billabong Pro.
David van Zyl was the only local boy to progress to the 2nd round of the competition.
Van Zyl finished second in heat 14 today, while Frenchman Marc Lacomare won the heat.
Dale Staples, Jordy Smith, Beyrick de Vries and Michael February were all knocked out in the first round.
Last year's champion Tim Reyes was also knocked out yesterday.
Poor swell has also hampered surfers early this week.