Aogiyama, Daishoho, Akinoshima, Misugisato, Minatofuji, Kotonishiki, Kaio, Wakanohana, Musashimaru share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Aogiyama2-0
• Maegashira 14 Daishoho2-0
• Maegashira 7 Akinoshima2-0
• Maegashira 6 Misugisato2-0
• Maegashira 5 Minatofuji2-0
• Sekiwake Kotonishiki2-0
• Sekiwake Kaio2-0
• Ozeki Wakanohana2-0

Takatoriki (Komusubi) beat Akebono (Yokozuna) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 16-31, which makes it count double.

Minatofuji (Maegashira 5) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-9, which makes it count double.

• Komusubi Takatoriki1-1
• Maegashira 5 Minatofuji2-0

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 1-1) vs Daishi (Maegashira 4, 0-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 5-0; the rating model gives Takanohana 96%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kotonowaka (Maegashira 3, 1-1) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-3; the rating model gives Kotonowaka 11%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Kotoinazuma (Komusubi, 1-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 7-0; the rating model gives Musashimaru 82%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotoinazuma