The headliners:
Javier Fernandez and Boyang Jin will headline the men's event in China, quads in tow. Javier has the PCS to carry him to victory here, but Jin has been making improvements in that area. Booing can, and likely will, capitalize if Javi opens the door. It’s time for the newest Russian darling to make her GP debut. The latest Eteri prodigy Alina Zagitova had a successful Challenger event earlier this season, and I expect her to tano and backload her way to victory here also. Eyes will also be on Wakaba Higuchi to see if she can back up her Rostelecom bronze with a medal here. Papadakis/Cizeron are the heavy favorites in dance. They had a solid debut at Finlandia and they should end up on top of the podium here. This will be the first time we will see Chock/Bates this season and I’m very interested to see their new material and what level they are skating at. They had a rough Worlds and a strong performance here would help them set a positive tone for their season. It’s Sui and Han time! The last of the top pairs to make their season debut, many will be looking to see how the new World Champs are looking this season. Other than compatriots Yu/Zhang, this pairs field is relatively weak, so expect to see two Chinese teams on the podium at home. Other storylines to watch:
Obviously most of this event will be watched in the middle of the night for me, so here’s hoping I have the stamina and caffeine to watch the whole thing. Enjoy, friends!
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