Takanohana leads alone at 12-0

Musashimaru, Akebono trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Yokozuna Takanohana12-0 ・ W12
• Ozeki Musashimaru11-1 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Akebono11-1 ・ W8

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Asahiyutakamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 7 Mitoizumimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 7 Konishikimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kirishimamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 1 Teraomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 2 Takamisugimake-koshi (4-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 11-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-17; the rating model gives Akebono 54%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Musoyama (Maegashira 4, 9-3) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 12-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 26-11; the rating model gives Musoyama 16%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even