I actually do think Trusova was the best here, and why? Because test skates aren't a competition. They are test skates. And especially this year's, having been held after such a wild off-season, is more an event to make a surprise. Who's gotten worse, and who (in spite of all circumstances) has gotten better. Yes, we ought to give Anya an extra pat on the back because of a wonderful attempt for the 3Lz+3Lo (though it was both flat edge and UR so... I think Trusova takes the lead in TES at the very least right?). Yes, her interpretation is simply wonderful and sublime, but this program is not that. It is way too similar to Perfume (I'm not the only one who thinks so apparently), but like... not as good? The step sequence has no connection to the music, and while the first half is beautiful, it's not a surprise. She's done the same thing in last year's SP. Kamila's was more of a pleasant surprise. I loved her EX a lot, so I was super excited about her SP. Actually, some of my favorite parts of the ex were stripped away (the long spiral, the spin right on the music), but overall it is a super decent program with a good StSq and good connection to the music. Good for Kami, but you know what's not so great... the jumps are still veeeeery prerotated. Not a huge problem, but if you look at it from a technique standpoint, Sasha wins. Was her program something new? Yes. Was it something new, and good? Yes. You know how rare that is nowadays? For something to be new AND good, and straight off the bat at test skates? And at test skates after not only corona but also a coaching change? In terms of PCS, yes, she still lacks a little, but that "little" used to be a huge gap. And that was fixed only in like what... 3 months? I don't know about you, but I love test skates because we get to see something new. And yet, Anya basically just gave as Perfume with better interpretation but worse choreography. So naturally I like Sasha's performance better.
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