Takanohana leads alone at 4-0

11 days remain in the race.

• Komusubi Takanohana4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 13 Tomoefuji3-1
• Maegashira 11 Tochinowaka3-1
• Maegashira 9 Kitakachidoki3-1
• Maegashira 9 Wakanohana3-1
• Maegashira 8 Daishoho3-1
• Maegashira 8 Terao3-1
• Sekiwake Mitoizumi3-1

Kotonishiki (Maegashira 1) beat Konishiki (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 1 Kotonishiki3-1

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 3-1 — 5 more wins needed with 11 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono3-1 ・ kadoban #1

• Kotonowaka (Maegashira 4, 2-2) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 2-2) →head-to-head: Kotonowaka leads 7-6; the rating model gives Kotonowaka 17%
• Akebono (Ozeki, 3-1) vs Takatoriki (Maegashira 2, 2-2) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 31-16; the rating model gives Akebono 80%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kirishima (Ozeki, 2-2) vs Takanohana (Komusubi, 4-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-5; the rating model gives Kirishima 65%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even