Akebono leads alone at 10-1

Musashimaru, Takanonami, Wakanohana trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Yokozuna Akebono10-1
• Sekiwake Musashimaru9-2 ・ W8
• Sekiwake Takanonami9-2 ・ W5
• Ozeki Wakanohana9-2 ・ W4

Tochinowaka (Maegashira 6) beat Takanohana (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 9-22, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 6 Tochinowaka8-3

Kadoban ozeki Konishiki stands at 5-6 — 3 more wins needed with 4 days left.

• Ozeki Konishiki5-6 ・ kadoban #7

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Daizenkachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 15 Kaiokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 3 Takamisugimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 1 Takatorikimake-koshi (3-8)
• Komusubi Akinoshimamake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 1 Kushimaumimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 6 Tochinowakakachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 2 Misugisatomake-koshi (3-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-1) vs Kotonishiki (Sekiwake, 8-3) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 30-11; the rating model gives Akebono 79%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Konishiki (Ozeki, 5-6) vs Daishoho (Maegashira 3, 5-6) →head-to-head: Daishoho leads 8-6; the rating model gives Konishiki 64%