Akinoshima, Tochinowaka, Kirishima, Konishiki share the lead at 11 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 2 Akinoshima11-2
• Komusubi Tochinowaka11-2 ・ W7
• Ozeki Kirishima11-2 ・ W11
• Ozeki Konishiki11-2 ・ W4

Hananokuni (Maegashira 16) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 11) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Hananokuni6-7

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Kototsubakikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 1 Kotonishikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 2 Takatorikimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Musashimarukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Sekiwake Takanohanamake-koshi (5-8)

• Takanohana (Sekiwake, 5-8) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 11-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-5; the rating model gives Takanohana 59%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Konishiki (Ozeki, 11-2) vs Akebono (Sekiwake, 7-6) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 9-8; the rating model gives Konishiki 64%
• Tochinowaka (Komusubi, 11-2) vs Kiraiho (Maegashira 13, 8-5) →head-to-head: Tochinowaka leads 4-0; the rating model gives Tochinowaka 81%