Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 13 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Ozeki Takanohana13-1 ・ W12
• Yokozuna Akebono13-1

Oginishiki (Maegashira 16) beat Kotobeppu (Maegashira 5) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Oginohana (Maegashira 10) beat Misugisato (Maegashira 1) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Oginishiki9-5
• Maegashira 10 Oginohana9-5

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 2 Kirishimakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Higonoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 1 Misugisatomake-koshi (6-8)
• Ozeki Konishikimake-koshi (6-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Takanohana (Ozeki, 13-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-24; the rating model gives Akebono 58%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Wakanohana (Sekiwake, 10-4) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 6-8) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 12-8; the rating model gives Wakanohana 60%