Mainoumi, Daishoyama, Takatoriki, Takanonami, Wakanohana, Musashimaru, Akebono share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Mainoumi3-0
• Maegashira 12 Daishoyama3-0
• Maegashira 6 Takatoriki3-0
• Komusubi Takanonami3-0
• Sekiwake Wakanohana3-0
• Sekiwake Musashimaru3-0
• Yokozuna Akebono3-0
• Maegashira 16 Oginishiki2-1

Kirishima (Maegashira 2) beat Konishiki (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Kirishima2-1

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Kirishima (Maegashira 2, 2-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 10-3; the rating model gives Akebono 85%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Wakashoyo (Sekiwake, 2-1) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 0-3) →head-to-head: Wakashoyo leads 7-6; the rating model gives Wakashoyo 45%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Musashimaru (Sekiwake, 3-0) vs Misugisato (Maegashira 1, 1-2) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 18-2; the rating model gives Musashimaru 70%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Misugisato