Mao finished sixth in the season - opening Skate America with her hopes of reaching the elite GP Final in Marseille from Dec. 8 - 11 very slim .
Mao is a former two - time winner in Paris .
Mao , a former two - time winner in Paris , finished sixth in the season - opening Skate America with her hopes of reaching the elite GP Final in Marseille from Dec. 8 - 11 very slim .