2025 World Championships Women's Free Skate

[museksk8r]

Higuchi’s combo spin traveled; a sign of nerves. Who knows what this panel will do with her rotation calls? Step out of 3loop and no combo. I suspect they may put that behind Glenn. Wakaba comes alive in the step sequences with terrific expression and interpretation. That could be close between Amber and Wakaba.

 

[Arigato]

Great crowd in Boston.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

it's beatable

But it won't be easy. None of the women who are still going to skate have come close to the score they'd need to beat Kaori. Doesn't mean they won't get there today, but it won't be easy at all.
Mone is closest, by the way (she had a 141.05 and needs a 144.54).

 

[EdgeCall]

Not perfectly clean but great skate, full of Wakaba's trademark energy. What a vindication it must be for her after the hard times she's been through.

 

[soccerjc77]

Ok, I want know a japanese sweep of the podium, they are amazing !!

 

[labgoat]

Look at that smile - she was having a special moment out there . A great skate with a loud crowd response - this one she will remember for a long time.

 

[readernick]

I love Wakaba. Her upper body control compared to Kaori's is just a different level. She really needs to work on her spins.

 

[discodisco]

Yeah, looks like the judges held Sakamoto down a little bit. Maybe leaving some room for the other americans...

 

[Sai Bon]

Awww...Wakaba is crying

 

[museksk8r]

Kaori is such a supportive teammate; she’s in tears cheering on Wakaba. So sweet to see!

 

[Seven Sisters]

Kaori is an amazing jumper, and adorable, but Wakaba has soul. I love this program!
virtual standing O for you, warrior queen

 

[labgoat]

I love this music, but it’s a big contrast to Kaori’s.

Yup - i love that we get to have both types.

 

[mirai4life]

But it won't be easy. None of the women who are still going to skate have come close to the score they'd need to beat Kaori. Doesn't mean they won't get there today, but it won't be easy at all.
Mone is closest, by the way (she had a 141.05 and needs a 144.54).

Yes, i was thinking of Mone. She could beat her if she's completely clean. I wouldn't count Alysa out either with the home advantage and going last!

 

[cailuj365]

I'm all about Team Japan today. That was great from Wakaba. She has one of the year's best program moments with the step sequence in Running Up That Hill. I'd love her on the podium.

 

[labgoat]

Awww...Wakaba is crying

happy tears

 

[jorge2912]

Memorable FS of Wakaba, great , a lot intensity, dynamic and a wider variety, was like the life in itself with their emotions, perfect technically and an error but didn't affect the program that in itself have own life and talk by itself

 

[nickp91]

I will miss so much this Stranger Things program from Wakaba Higuchi!

 

[YuBluByMe]

Screaming myself hoarse for Higuchi. I’m ignoring the +REP. She took her time, didn’t rush, and was cool and calm. Great job!

 

[Janice4th]

Yeah, looks like the judges held Sakamoto down a little bit. Maybe leaving some room for the other americans...

No, they didn’t. Her score is going to be hard to beat.

 

[museksk8r]

Awww, Wakaba in tears; it’s been a long road to see her comeback to this high level and quality of skating.