Takanonami, Wakanohana, Takanohana share the lead at 9 wins

Kaio trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Ozeki Takanonami9-1
• Ozeki Wakanohana9-1 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Takanohana9-1 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Kaio8-2 ・ W4

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 1 Misugisatomake-koshi (2-8)
• Sekiwake Kaiokachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 3 Teraomake-koshi (2-8)

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 9-1) vs Kitakachidoki (Maegashira 4, 3-7) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 14-3; the rating model gives Takanohana 95%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Akinoshima (Maegashira 2, 4-6) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 7-3) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 30-8; the rating model gives Akinoshima 20%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Akinoshima
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 7-3) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 9-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 39-21; the rating model gives Musashimaru 42%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami