It was a solid performance for Tsuboi, who has struggled with results the past few seasons.
Levito skated to “The Swan” and exhibited an impressive flow throughout her program.
“After we finished, I had a good feeling,” Morita said after the duo’s rhythm dance.
Kao Miura, one of the favorites entering the competition, struggled mightily and fell out of contention with a 20th-place showing in the men’s short program.
