Terao, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 5 wins

Tomonohana, Tosanoumi, Kaio, Musoyama, Kotonishiki, Musashimaru trail by one. 10 days remain.

• Maegashira 9 Terao5-0 ・ W5
• Yokozuna Akebono5-0 ・ W5
• Yokozuna Takanohana5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 15 Tomonohana4-1
• Maegashira 8 Tosanoumi4-1
• Sekiwake Kaio4-1
• Sekiwake Musoyama4-1
• Komusubi Kotonishiki4-1

• Kotonishiki (Komusubi, 4-1) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 5-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 30-11; the rating model gives Kotonishiki 16%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 5-0) vs Minatofuji (Maegashira 2, 1-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 10-2; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Minatofuji
• Asanosho (Maegashira 13, 3-2) vs Terao (Maegashira 9, 5-0) →head-to-head: Asanosho leads 8-7; the rating model gives Asanosho 43%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even