Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1996 ・ Day 13 ・ Jan 19
Takanohana leads alone at 13-0
January (Hatsu) 1996 has completed day 13. Takanohana (Yokozuna) leads alone at 13-0.
Championship Race
Takanonami trail by one. 2 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 13.
- Yokozuna Takanohana13-0 ・ W13
- Ozeki Takanonami12-1 ・ W8
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Wakanohana's yokozuna bid is over at 0-4-9 — 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 Wakanohana0-4-9 ・ yokozuna bid―――――――――
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 14 Higonoumikachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 9 Naminohanakachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 8 Daishohomake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 7 Teraomake-koshi (5-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 13-0) vs Kaio (Sekiwake, 9-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 28-12; the rating model gives Takanohana 75%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 12-1) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 9-4) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 39-21; the rating model gives Takanonami 28%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami