4CC Ladies Free Skate

[prettykeys]

Mao did enough to win. Best step sequences of the ladies, and went for all the technical goods. 3A may have been two-footed, but it was rotated.

 

[FlattFan]

Slow mo, British guys said she made rotation on 3A. I think so.
The loop combo might get a UR though.

 

[starryxskies]

Where can I put my money on Mao for worlds??

 

[willdu]

The 3A definitely was rotated. Maybe just above the 1/4. And so was the 3loop!

 

[figuristka]

Kanako was determined such a good performance and Mao, so beautiful. Hope Akiko can continue with another special performance. Good for Christina to show herself as the best American at a major international.

 

[delray1977]

Difficult content doesn't matter if you can't execute it...

That could be true, but keeping gracie back from future competitions is not going to help get a handle of her nerves and get more experience.

 

[prettykeys]

haha her face in the Kiss&Cry

 

[vera01]

205.45

I still think Yuna can beat Mao. Am I the only one??

 

[Cherryy]

130.96 for this? Probably lots of URs.Still, so happy for Mao!

 

[willdu]

A whoping 205. This makes worlds so interesting.

 

[sequinsgalore]

Asada

FS: 63.20 + 67.76 = 130.96 (SB)
Total 205.45, in 1st

Likely got some UR's, but not too many < (or any <<)

 

[FlattFan]

Wow, TES is low. Must be more URs than expected. Maybe the last 3F is UR?
Her PCS is still 3 points lower than Caro. Both made several mistakes. If both are clean, Caro will also lead the PCS.

 

[aftertherain]

SHE BROKE 200! AHHHHHHH! Yuna and Carolina better gear up!

 

[Orange Cat]

MAO'S SCORE!




Gooooo Akiko!

 

[starryxskies]

That could be true, but keeping gracie back from future competitions is not going to help get a handle of her nerves and get more experience.

But pre Olympics worlds is a risky place for her to test her nerves....

 

[koriani]

205.45

I still think Yuna can beat Mao. Am I the only one??

if yuna skates clean, then I think she can beat mao.
but mao is definitely having an amazing season! good for her!

 

[gmyers]

Mao best performance of the season and one truly mao performance

 

[aftertherain]

I love everything about Akiko's LP this season.

 

[willdu]

205.45

I still think Yuna can beat Mao. Am I the only one??

Mao has Yuna beat in Steps and Spins IMO.

Yuna has more consistency on the jumps.

Both have amazing choreography.

Yuna hasn't been scored this season on the international A stage. But if I had to put money on who would win if they both hit I owuld put Yuna.

 

[lavender]

205.45

I still think Yuna can beat Mao. Am I the only one??

Sure...either one can be bested. Love both...