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January (Hatsu) 1996Day 3 ・ Jan 9

Tamakasuga, Kyokudozan, Aogiyama, Kaio, Takanonami, Takatoriki, Takanohana share the lead at 3 wins

January (Hatsu) 1996 has completed day 3. Tamakasuga, Kyokudozan, Aogiyama, Kaio, Takanonami, Takatoriki, Takanohana share the lead at 3-0.

Upsets

Kenko (Maegashira 5) beat Wakanohana (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 3-15, which makes it count double.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Wakanohana's yokozuna bid is over at 0-3 — 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.

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