Asahiyutaka, Musashimaru, Takanohana share the lead at 4 wins

11 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Asahiyutaka4-0 ・ W4
• Ozeki Musashimaru4-0 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Takanohana4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 14 Oginishiki3-1
• Maegashira 13 Mitoizumi3-1
• Maegashira 12 Hamanoshima3-1
• Maegashira 1 Kotonishiki3-1
• Sekiwake Musoyama3-1

Kadoban ozeki Takanonami stands at 3-1 — 5 more wins needed with 11 days left.

• Ozeki Takanonami3-1 ・ kadoban #1

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 4-0) vs Kotobeppu (Maegashira 2, 2-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 8-1; the rating model gives Takanohana 95%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Misugisato (Maegashira 1, 0-4) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 3-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 16-6; the rating model gives Misugisato 7%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Misugisato
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 4-0) vs Kenko (Maegashira 4, 3-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 14-4; the rating model gives Musashimaru 87%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kenko