Kyokushuzan, Shikishima, Tochinowaka, Ganyu, Naminohana, Terao, Kyokudozan, Higonoumi, Daishi, Tosanoumi, Asanowaka, Tamakasuga, Musoyama, Asahiyutaka, Kaio, Musashimaru, Daishoho, Takanonami, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 1 wins

14 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Kyokushuzan1-0
• Maegashira 14 Shikishima1-0
• Maegashira 13 Tochinowaka1-0
• Maegashira 12 Ganyu1-0
• Maegashira 11 Naminohana1-0
• Maegashira 10 Terao1-0
• Maegashira 9 Kyokudozan1-0
• Maegashira 8 Higonoumi1-0

Daishoho (Maegashira 5) beat Wakanohana (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-11, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 5 Daishoho1-0

• Musoyama (Komusubi, 1-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 22-6; the rating model gives Musoyama 32%
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 1-0) vs Asanowaka (Maegashira 5, 1-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-0; the rating model gives Takanohana 95%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 1-0) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 3, 1-0) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 14-3; the rating model gives Musashimaru 74%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even