Takanonami, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 10 wins

4 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Takanonami10-1
• Yokozuna Akebono10-1 ・ W5
• Yokozuna Takanohana10-1 ・ W8

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 4 Naminohanamake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 2 Kotonishikikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 3 Daishimake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Musashimarukachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 4 Minatofujimake-koshi (3-8)

• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 8-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-17; the rating model gives Musashimaru 41%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 10-1) vs Musoyama (Sekiwake, 6-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 26-11; the rating model gives Takanohana 77%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Mitoizumi (Maegashira 3, 2-9) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 10-1) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 7-6; the rating model gives Mitoizumi 13%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami