This was the first season they both competed in seniors and - despite of a 20-pts difference between their PB - they placed quite equal:Gee, and I was under the impression that Deniss defeated Aliev at Worlds.
Rostelecom: A 6th - V 8th, NHK: A 8th - V 6th, Euros: A 2nd - V 4th; Worlds: A 7th - V 6th. The only event Dima did significantly better were Olys.
They competed sometimes in juniors also:
Riga Cup 2015 A 1st - V 2nd; Tallin Trophy 2015 A 1st - V 4th, European Youth Olympics 2015 A 3rd - V 2nd, WJC 2016 A 6th - V 8th, Youth Olympic Games 2016 A 3rd - V 2nd (in team event: A 2nd - V 1st).
Why I've brought their rivalry records up? Just because they are of the same age and the most promising European skaters - and I can't wait to see them next seasons