Wakanohana leads alone at 11-1

Wakashoyo, Takanohana trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Komusubi Wakanohana11-1 ・ W4
• Komusubi Wakashoyo10-2 ・ W10
• Ozeki Takanohana10-2 ・ W5

Wakanohana (Komusubi) beat Akebono (Yokozuna) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance.

• Komusubi Wakanohana11-1

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Aogiyamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 7 Naminohanamake-koshi (4-8)
• Ozeki Konishikikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Sekiwake Kirishimamake-koshi (4-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 8-4) vs Musashimaru (Sekiwake, 8-4) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-17; the rating model gives Akebono 72%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanohana (Ozeki, 10-2) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 15-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 60%
• Wakanohana (Komusubi, 11-1) vs Tochinowaka (Maegashira 1, 3-9) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 21-8; the rating model gives Wakanohana 63%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even