2020 Rostelecom Cup: Ladies' SP

[YuBluByMe]

I'm surprised to say that artistically I liked Sasha more than Aliona this time. Is it the music?

It ain’t the music. Kostornaia is still phoning in her performances. Trusova isn’t. At least not in the SP.

 

[Edwin]

I'm surprised to say that artistically I liked Sasha more than Aliona this time. Is it the music?

I feel the same too, Aleksandra is committed to the music, the dress fits the theme, the skating is calm and flowing, I like this short program also.

 

[Skatefan15]

So, I guess Aliona is still undefeated in terms of short programs. That’s quite impressive!

 

[snowflake]

Alas Sasha and Lisa with mistakes and clean Aliona leads

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

seems they were a bit conservative with Aliona today. too bad Sasha couldn't pull the 3A off today, she will get there. it was like she wanted to pop it immediately after getting in the air and commit too late. i didn't think they'd put her that far behind liza.

Right, she seemed to hesitate straight from the take-off of the 3A. I don't think Liza is a threat to her after the FP even with a 3A, Aliona with a perfect skate and a 3A though, who knows how the judges might feel about that.

 

[Artemisa]

I'm surprised to say that artistically I liked Sasha more than Aliona this time. Is it the music?

I think it is!

 

[Anni234]

Protocols out, Trusova's flip got a !

 

[Magill]

Alyona's SP was way better this time. I think by the end of this weird "season" people will like it.

I liked it from the beginning, for one

 

[Edwin]

So a day of competitions has come to a surprising end, didn't it?

Many favourites faltered, some not so favourite delivered, but such is sport ...

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

Protocols out, Trusova's flip got a !

Sasha, always such a special skater. Of course she also has to be one of the few ladies lipping....

 

[lariko]

last time Kostornaya skated her free skate didn’t feel as polished yet. I am curious to see if it advances tomorrow

 

[Totentanz]

Such a nice SP this was overall!
Kostornaya was clean and crowned for that.
Tuktamysheva's 3A was perfect.
Trusova skated a really confident and emotional program.
Two major upsets were Trusova not landing her 3A and Tuktamysheva stepping out in between the 3+3 combination.
Guliakova and Nugumanova were surprisingly clean.
Samodurova had no apparent mistakes but her scores were the lowest among Russians.
Safonova was nice but lowballed.
And then there is Eva-Lotta making two mistakes that were costly.
See you tomorrow for an even better competition!

 

[Dogo]

Breathtaking performance by Sasha!!! ❤

Yes Aliona deserved to be first, deservedly so, but I think Sasha was underscored a bit. Her musicality keeps growing and she makes so much progress with each competition. Tomorrow, you got this Sasha!!

Liza's exceptional 3A was to die for. She got nervous on that second jump, but she could be hitting the 80 mark if she skates clean. So much potential in this beautiful program. My favorite this season. Go Empress!!

Aliona was so sassy and elegant at the same time it blows my mind. Good call on doing a 2A for now. Hope she does great tomorrow too.

 

[nussnacker]

I'm surprised to say that artistically I liked Sasha more than Aliona this time. Is it the music?

I would say it's the music... I definitely like Aliona's performance here more than Sasha's, although B.E's music in really not my cup-o-tea.
Sasha's music I prefer more, but I think in R&J her performance is stronger than in her SP.

 

[Azikin]

Yep, Liza's 3A is really good this season. Too bad she struggled.

 

[Znowflake]

I think Sasha was underscored a bit and Alena was overscored a bit in pcs but i think the standings are right - Tukta’s 3a was the highlight for me

 

[snowflake]

Wow Sasha 8 points behind Aliona. She lost a lot on her downgraded 3 axel (and flip!)

Well... with 4 quads tomorrow she'll be fine...

 

[Skatefan15]

Sasha, always such a special skater. Of course she also has to be one of the few ladies lipping....

Elizaveta T managed to fix her flip edge (recently) so, I think Sasha will be able to as well. Her outside edge on her lutz is so nice though!

 

[gsk8]

Any questions for the top 3 ladies?

 

[Vilord]

Does anyone know anywhere where I can watch the event afterwards. I was only able to find a few individual skates on youtube but not everyone. Preferably the entire broadcast but I will also be satisfied with having clips of all skaters performances.