Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1996 ・ Day 11 ・ Jan 17
Takanohana leads alone at 11-0
January (Hatsu) 1996 has completed day 11. Takanohana (Yokozuna) leads alone at 11-0.
Championship Race
Takanonami trail by one. 4 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 11.
- Yokozuna Takanohana11-0 ・ W11
- Ozeki Takanonami10-1 ・ W6
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Wakanohana's yokozuna bid is over at 0-4-7 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightWakanohana's last two basho: 10 wins, then 12 (champion) — 22 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Wakanohana0-4-7 ・ yokozuna bid―――――――
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 1 Mitoizumimake-koshi (3-8)
- Maegashira 2 Kotonowakamake-koshi (3-8)
- Ozeki Musashimarukachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 6 Tochinowakamake-koshi (3-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Terao (Maegashira 7, 5-6) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 22-6; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 10-1) vs Konishiki (Maegashira 8, 6-5) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 10-5; the rating model gives Takanonami 74%