Kotoryu, Higonoumi, Ganyu, Oginishiki, Mainoumi, Tochinowaka, Asanowaka, Kenko, Asanosho, Kotoinazuma, Tosanoumi, Naminohana, Kotonishiki, Musoyama, Kaio, Musashimaru, Takanonami, Asahiyutaka, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 1 wins

14 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Kotoryu1-0
• Maegashira 14 Higonoumi1-0
• Maegashira 13 Ganyu1-0
• Maegashira 12 Oginishiki1-0
• Maegashira 11 Mainoumi1-0
• Maegashira 10 Tochinowaka1-0
• Maegashira 9 Asanowaka1-0
• Maegashira 8 Kenko1-0

• Asahiyutaka (Komusubi, 1-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 5-3; the rating model gives Asahiyutaka 30%
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 1-0) vs Tosanoumi (Maegashira 5, 1-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 21-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 92%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Daishi (Maegashira 3, 0-1) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 1-0) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 6-1; the rating model gives Daishi 15%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami