Tomonohana, Terao, Tosanoumi, Kaio, Musoyama, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 4 wins

Tokitsunada, Kasugafuji, Asanosho, Kotonishiki, Musashimaru trail by one. 11 days remain.

• Maegashira 15 Tomonohana4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 9 Terao4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 8 Tosanoumi4-0 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Kaio4-0 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Musoyama4-0 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Akebono4-0 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Takanohana4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 15 Tokitsunada3-1

Minatofuji (Maegashira 2) beat Wakanohana (Ozeki) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Minatofuji1-3

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 4-0) vs Kotoinazuma (Maegashira 1, 2-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-2; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotoinazuma
• Minatofuji (Maegashira 2, 1-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 4-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 5-1; the rating model gives Minatofuji 8%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Minatofuji
• Musoyama (Sekiwake, 4-0) vs Wakashoyo (Maegashira 4, 1-3) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 3-1; the rating model gives Musoyama 78%