Tonight, the athletes will compete in the men's singles figure skating event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with Aleksandr Selevko currently sitting at 18th place following the short program. The event is highly anticipated, as it marks a critical moment for Selevko who hopes to improve his standing in the free skate segment, starting at 20:00 local time. He is grouped in the second of four groups of six skaters each for the free skate competition.

During the short program, Selevko experienced a fall due to a basic axel, which he and his coach, Alexey Letov, believe cost him at least 12 points that would have placed him among the top five skaters. This mishap has shifted the focus for Selevko towards finishing in the top ten rather than contending for a medal. He expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that while he couldn't change the outcome of the short program, he will skate as well as he can in the free skate.

As the competition progresses, three skaters have already secured over a hundred points in the short program, ensuring their positions as medal contenders. Leading the pack is Ilja Malinin from the USA with a score of 108.16 points. The stage is set for an exciting free skate session where Selevko hopes to reclaim his momentum and achieve a commendable final ranking, demonstrating resilience and skill despite the earlier setback.