Akebono leads alone at 10-0

Takatoriki, Takanohana trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Yokozuna Akebono10-0 ・ W10
• Maegashira 6 Takatoriki9-1
• Ozeki Takanohana9-1 ・ W8

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 5 Teraomake-koshi (2-8)
• Komusubi Takanonamikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Komusubi Kyokudozanmake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 4 Kushimaumimake-koshi (2-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-0) vs Takatoriki (Maegashira 6, 9-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 31-16; the rating model gives Akebono 87%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanohana (Ozeki, 9-1) vs Tochinowaka (Maegashira 8, 5-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 22-9; the rating model gives Takanohana 83%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even