Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 10 wins

5 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Akebono10-0 ・ W10
• Yokozuna Takanohana10-0 ・ W10

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 12 Takamisugimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 5 Kirishimamake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 3 Asanowakamake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 2 Minatofujimake-koshi (2-8)
• Komusubi Kotonishikikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Komusubi Kotonowakamake-koshi (2-8)
• Ozeki Musashimarukachi-koshi (8-2)

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 10-0) vs Tosanoumi (Maegashira 8, 8-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 21-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 92%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kaio (Sekiwake, 7-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 25-6; the rating model gives Kaio 24%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio