Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1996 ・ Day 9 ・ Jan 15
Takanohana leads alone at 9-0
January (Hatsu) 1996 has completed day 9. Takanohana (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Tamakasuga, Takanonami trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Takanohana9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 16 Tamakasuga8-1
- Ozeki Takanonami8-1 ・ W4
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Wakanohana's yokozuna bid is over at 0-4-5 — 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 Wakanohana0-4-5 ・ yokozuna bid―――――
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 16 Tamakasugakachi-koshi (8-1)
- Ozeki Takanonamikachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Asanosho (Maegashira 7, 6-3) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 6-0; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 8-1) vs Kotobeppu (Maegashira 5, 2-7) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 10-0; the rating model gives Takanonami 75%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami