Wakanohana, Takanohana share the lead at 12 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Ozeki Wakanohana12-2
• Yokozuna Takanohana12-2 ・ W7

Aogiyama (Maegashira 15) beat Akinoshima (Maegashira 7) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-10, which makes it count double.

Misugisato (Maegashira 6) beat Tosanoumi (Maegashira 1) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Aogiyama9-5
• Maegashira 6 Misugisato8-6

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Asanoshokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Higonoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 6 Misugisatokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Musoyamamake-koshi (6-8)

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 12-2) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 9-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Takanohana 74%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Musoyama (Sekiwake, 6-8) vs Wakanohana (Ozeki, 12-2) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 14-11; the rating model gives Musoyama 43%