Tomonohana, Kiraiho, Asanosho, Terao, Tosanoumi, Konishiki, Kaio, Musoyama, Kotonishiki, Kotoinazuma, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Tomonohana2-0
• Maegashira 14 Kiraiho2-0
• Maegashira 13 Asanosho2-0
• Maegashira 9 Terao2-0
• Maegashira 8 Tosanoumi2-0
• Maegashira 5 Konishiki2-0
• Sekiwake Kaio2-0
• Sekiwake Musoyama2-0

Konishiki (Maegashira 5) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 5-10, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 5 Konishiki2-0

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Asanowaka (Maegashira 3, 1-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-0; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Higonoumi (Maegashira 3, 1-1) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 4-1; the rating model gives Higonoumi 11%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Higonoumi
• Musoyama (Sekiwake, 2-0) vs Kotonowaka (Komusubi, 0-2) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 26-12; the rating model gives Musoyama 63%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka