Higonoumi, Musoyama, Musashimaru, Takanonami, Akebono share the lead at 4 wins

11 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Higonoumi4-0 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Musoyama4-0 ・ W4
• Ozeki Musashimaru4-0 ・ W4
• Ozeki Takanonami4-0 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Akebono4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 15 Kotoryu3-1
• Maegashira 13 Ganyu3-1
• Maegashira 8 Kenko3-1

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 3-1) vs Terao (Maegashira 6, 2-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 22-6; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takatoriki (Komusubi, 1-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 4-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 31-16; the rating model gives Takatoriki 26%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Aogiyama (Maegashira 1, 0-4) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 4-0) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 8-4; the rating model gives Aogiyama 12%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami