Takanonami, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 11 wins

3 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Takanonami11-1
• Yokozuna Akebono11-1 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Takanohana11-1 ・ W9

Ganyu (Maegashira 13) beat Tosanoumi (Maegashira 5) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Ganyu8-4

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Kenkokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 13 Ganyukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 5 Akinoshimakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Komusubi Takatorikikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Ozeki Wakanohanakachi-koshi (8-4)

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Kaio (Sekiwake, 7-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 28-12; the rating model gives Takanohana 77%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
• Takanonami (Ozeki, 11-1) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 11-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 35-5; the rating model gives Takanonami 53%