Kasugafuji, Musoyama, Musashimaru, Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Kasugafuji3-0
• Maegashira 4 Musoyama3-0
• Ozeki Musashimaru3-0
• Yokozuna Takanohana3-0
• Yokozuna Akebono3-0
• Maegashira 14 Kotoinazuma2-1
• Maegashira 12 Mainoumi2-1
• Maegashira 12 Kitakachidoki2-1

• Terao (Maegashira 1, 1-2) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 3-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 22-6; the rating model gives Terao 8%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Akebono (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Higonoumi (Maegashira 1, 2-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 4-1; the rating model gives Akebono 90%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Higonoumi
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 3-0) vs Kenko (Komusubi, 0-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 14-4; the rating model gives Musashimaru 85%