During the Russian skaters routine, my daughter kept on saying “that’s cool”, “she’s good”, etc. She liked Caolina Kostner’s Bolero program. She also liked Mao Asafo’s program. She thought Yuna’s was good, but uninspired.
I agree with my daughter.
Yuna played it very safe. The Russian skater’s performance was far more athletic and much, much more difficult.
I didn’t think it should have been even close based on the long program and the very close margin after the short program.
Yuna’s actual performance did not match her reputation. Sure, she was elegant, but the Russian skater was also very elegant while skating a far more difficult routine; and she was appropriately rewarded for it.