Takanohana leads alone at 6-1

8 days remain in the race.

• Komusubi Takanohana6-1
• Maegashira 13 Wakashoyo5-2
• Maegashira 13 Tomoefuji5-2
• Maegashira 8 Daishoho5-2
• Maegashira 8 Terao5-2
• Maegashira 2 Takatoriki5-2
• Sekiwake Akinoshima5-2
• Maegashira 1 Kotonishiki5-2

Daishoyama (Maegashira 2) beat Akebono (Ozeki) by Kainahineri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Tatsuhikari (Maegashira 12) beat Kiraiho (Maegashira 4) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

Wakanoyama (Maegashira 12) beat Kirinishiki (Maegashira 5) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Daishoyama2-5
• Maegashira 12 Tatsuhikari4-3
• Maegashira 12 Wakanoyama3-4

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 3-4 — 5 more wins needed with 8 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono3-4 ・ kadoban #1

• Kyokudozan (Komusubi, 3-4) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 4-3) →head-to-head: Konishiki leads 12-9; the rating model gives Kyokudozan 30%
• Akebono (Ozeki, 3-4) vs Takanohana (Komusubi, 6-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-24; the rating model gives Akebono 72%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even