Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 13 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Takanohana13-1
• Yokozuna Akebono13-1 ・ W10

Kirishima (Maegashira 8) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Tochinowaka (Maegashira 8) beat Kotonishiki (Maegashira 3) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 15-26, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 8 Kirishima6-8
• Maegashira 8 Tochinowaka7-7

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Oginishikikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 13 Tomonohanamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 6 Misugisatokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Kaiokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Ozeki Takanonamimake-koshi (6-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 13-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-24; the rating model gives Akebono 44%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 11-3) vs Wakanohana (Ozeki, 9-5) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 25-14; the rating model gives Musashimaru 67%