Tomoefuji, Takanohana share the lead at 5 wins

9 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 13 Tomoefuji5-1
• Komusubi Takanohana5-1
• Maegashira 16 Asahisato4-2
• Maegashira 14 Daizen4-2
• Maegashira 13 Wakashoyo4-2
• Maegashira 11 Tochinowaka4-2
• Maegashira 8 Daishoho4-2
• Maegashira 8 Terao4-2

Toyonoumi (Maegashira 1) beat Akebono (Ozeki) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

Tatsuhikari (Maegashira 12) beat Mainoumi (Maegashira 6) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 1 Toyonoumi3-3
• Maegashira 12 Tatsuhikari3-3

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 3-3 — 5 more wins needed with 9 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono3-3 ・ kadoban #1

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 4-2) vs Misugisato (Komusubi, 2-4) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 14-11; the rating model gives Kirishima 63%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Misugisato
• Takanonami (Maegashira 5, 3-3) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 3-3) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 10-5; the rating model gives Takanonami 19%
• Kyokudozan (Komusubi, 3-3) vs Takanohana (Komusubi, 5-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 14-4; the rating model gives Kyokudozan 46%; Technician vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even