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Khokhlova/Novitski came in third with a new seasons best of 37.98 points (19.52/18.46) “We’ve changed the beginning of the Tango after Japan (NHK Trophy in December) and we’ve worked really hard on the Tango, and apparently it paid off”, Novitski commented. “We feel more responsibility now. We found out about it only two or three days before we left, and it was rather unexpected news for us”, Khokhlova explained, referring to the withdrawal of their teammates, European Champions Oksana Domnina/Maxim Shabalin.

Kawaguchi/Smirnov turned in a solid performance to “Rondo Carpiccioso” by Camille Saint-Saens that featured a strong side by side triple toeloop, a triple twist and a throw triple loop. The European bronze medalists got a level four for their side by side spin and the pair spin. Kawaguchi/Smirnov picked up a new personal best of 71.42 points (42.28/29.14) to finish third. “I’m pleased with the score, but the performance could have been a little bit better. The throw was shaky, but I didn’t touch down with my second foot or with my hands, I hung on to it. The throw wasn’t the most difficult element for me, the death spiral was. If we get a level three for it, I’d be happy”, Kawaguchi explained. “We’ve worked a lot on the choreography, and I think this was one of our best performances, especially considering the choreography part. I’m definitely very pleased”, Smirnov told the press.

Hihi, new seasonal best cho Khokhlova/Novitski; new personal best cho Kawaguchi/Smirnov - không tồi chút nào . Tất nhiên là chúng ta vẫn muốn họ thành công hơn, nhưng có lẽ họ còn cần có thời gian ...