Canadian Kaetlyn Osmond topped the Grand Prix France short program, moving closer to another Grand Prix Final berth on Friday.
The world silver medalist was flawed — performing a triple-double combination rather than a triple-triple and putting a hand down on another jump landing.
She goes into Saturday’s free skate with a 1.26-point lead over Russian Maria Sotskova. Japan’s Yuna Shiraiwa is third, while the lone American Polina Edmunds is ninth.
Co-favorite Alina Zagitova of Russia fell and dropped to fifth place in Grenoble.
The event continues later Friday with the short dance, pairs short and men’s short, all live on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.