Mainoumi, Kiraiho, Tokitsunada, Daishoyama, Daizen, Higonoumi, Daishoho, Kotonowaka, Takatoriki, Kenko, Kotobeppu, Takanonami, Wakashoyo, Wakanohana, Musashimaru, Misugisato, Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 1 wins

14 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Mainoumi1-0
• Maegashira 14 Kiraiho1-0
• Maegashira 13 Tokitsunada1-0
• Maegashira 12 Daishoyama1-0
• Maegashira 11 Daizen1-0
• Maegashira 9 Higonoumi1-0
• Maegashira 9 Daishoho1-0
• Maegashira 7 Kotonowaka1-0

Misugisato (Maegashira 1) beat Konishiki (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 9-19, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 1 Misugisato1-0

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-0) vs Misugisato (Maegashira 1, 1-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 16-6; the rating model gives Akebono 79%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Misugisato
• Takanonami (Komusubi, 1-0) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 0-1) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 10-5; the rating model gives Takanonami 36%
• Takanohana (Ozeki, 1-0) vs Kirishima (Maegashira 2, 0-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-5; the rating model gives Takanohana 80%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even