Daizen, Kasugafuji, Wakanohana, Akebono share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 12 Daizen3-0
• Maegashira 9 Kasugafuji3-0
• Ozeki Wakanohana3-0
• Yokozuna Akebono3-0
• Maegashira 15 Kaio2-1
• Maegashira 14 Kitakachidoki2-1
• Maegashira 13 Tamakairiki2-1
• Maegashira 13 Kiraiho2-1

Kadoban ozeki Konishiki stands at 2-1 — 6 more wins needed with 12 days left.

• Ozeki Konishiki2-1 ・ kadoban #7

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Takamisugi (Maegashira 3, 1-2) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 3-0; the rating model gives Akebono 94%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanohana (Ozeki, 2-1) vs Kotonishiki (Sekiwake, 2-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 34-14; the rating model gives Takanohana 68%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Tochinowaka (Maegashira 6, 2-1) vs Wakanohana (Ozeki, 3-0) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 21-8; the rating model gives Tochinowaka 27%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even