Terunofuji leads alone at 10-1

Endo, Takakeisho trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Ozeki Terunofuji10-1
• Maegashira 8 Endo9-2 ・ W5
• Ozeki Takakeisho9-2

Myogiryu (Maegashira 4) beat Terunofuji (Ozeki) by Hansoku — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-13, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 4 Myogiryu5-6

Kadoban ozeki Shodai stands at 6-5 — 2 more wins needed with 4 days left.

• Ozeki Shodai6-5 ・ kadoban #2

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 6 Ichinojokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 7 Tochinoshinmake-koshi (3-8)

• Onosho (Maegashira 5, 6-5) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 10-1) →head-to-head: Onosho leads 5-5; the rating model gives Onosho 17%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Asanoyama (Ozeki, 7-4) vs Takayasu (Sekiwake, 7-4) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 4-2; the rating model gives Asanoyama 61%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even