Mikaela Shiffrin is on the brink of securing her sixth overall World Cup title following a commanding slalom victory on Tuesday, where she triumphed by a staggering 1.32 seconds over Wendy Holdener. This win marked Shiffrin's ninth slalom victory in just 10 World Cup starts this season, earning her 100 points towards the overall title.

With Emma Aicher finishing in third place, Shiffrin retains a lead of 85 points in the standings as they head into the season-ending giant slalom on Wednesday. Aicher must win the final race to deny Shiffrin the title.

Shiffrin expressed her mixed feelings about competing against Aicher, stating, "It’s weird to say battle with somebody who I consider a friend. These last races have been super exciting for me to be part of it."

Key points from the race include:

• Shiffrin needs only a top-15 finish on Wednesday to clinch the title, which would require earning at least 16 points.
• Aicher has never won a World Cup giant slalom, with her best finish being fourth.
• Holdener played a crucial role by finishing second, which prevented Aicher from gaining more points.

Shiffrin's victory on Tuesday marked her 110th career win, the highest in World Cup history, surpassing Ingmar Stenmark's record of 86 wins. A sixth overall title would tie her with Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who achieved the same feat in the 1970s and 80s.

Reflecting on her season, Shiffrin remarked, "This season has been so exciting, quite like a whirlwind. I’m grateful for it." As the season comes to a close, Shiffrin remains a dominant force in the sport, with favorable conditions aiding her performance.