Daishoho, Akinoshima, Minatofuji, Kotonishiki, Kaio, Musashimaru share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Daishoho3-0
• Maegashira 7 Akinoshima3-0
• Maegashira 5 Minatofuji3-0
• Sekiwake Kotonishiki3-0
• Sekiwake Kaio3-0
• Ozeki Musashimaru3-0
• Maegashira 15 Aogiyama2-1
• Maegashira 15 Oginohana2-1

Minatofuji (Maegashira 5) beat Wakanohana (Ozeki) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

• Maegashira 5 Minatofuji3-0

• Kotonishiki (Sekiwake, 3-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 2-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 30-11; the rating model gives Kotonishiki 22%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-1) vs Minatofuji (Maegashira 5, 3-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 10-2; the rating model gives Takanohana 96%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Minatofuji
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 3-0) vs Terao (Maegashira 3, 0-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 14-3; the rating model gives Musashimaru 90%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even