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.
You would also hope if Yuna is so good, then why not push the sport in some way.
I do know that you can’t tell everything on TV. You can actually hear a difference in skatng. The good ones are quieter.