Takanohana leads alone at 7-1

Wakashoyo, Daishoho, Kotonishiki trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Komusubi Takanohana7-1
• Maegashira 13 Wakashoyo6-2 ・ W4
• Maegashira 8 Daishoho6-2
• Maegashira 1 Kotonishiki6-2

Toyonoumi (Maegashira 1) beat Kirishima (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Tatsuhikari (Maegashira 12) beat Kotofuji (Maegashira 3) by Kimedashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

Asahisato (Maegashira 16) beat Terao (Maegashira 8) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 1 Toyonoumi5-3
• Maegashira 12 Tatsuhikari5-3
• Maegashira 16 Asahisato5-3

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 3-5 — 5 more wins needed with 7 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono3-5 ・ kadoban #1

• Akebono (Ozeki, 3-5) vs Musashimaru (Sekiwake, 5-3) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-17; the rating model gives Akebono 62%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kirishima (Ozeki, 5-3) vs Mitoizumi (Sekiwake, 5-3) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 19-14; the rating model gives Kirishima 54%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Terao (Maegashira 8, 5-3) vs Takanohana (Komusubi, 7-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 22-6; the rating model gives Terao 29%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even