Musashimaru leads alone at 12-1

Takanonami, Akebono, Takanohana trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Ozeki Musashimaru12-1 ・ W10
• Ozeki Takanonami11-2
• Yokozuna Akebono11-2
• Yokozuna Takanohana11-2 ・ W5

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 9 Kotobeppukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 9 Kasugafujimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 8 Konishikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 12 Oginishikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 1 Kotonowakamake-koshi (5-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 11-2) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 11-2) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 35-5; the rating model gives Akebono 55%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 12-1) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 11-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Musashimaru 37%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even