Shikishima, Tochinowaka, Kyokudozan, Higonoumi, Daishi, Musoyama, Asahiyutaka, Kaio, Musashimaru, Daishoho, Takanonami, Takanohana share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Shikishima2-0
• Maegashira 13 Tochinowaka2-0
• Maegashira 9 Kyokudozan2-0
• Maegashira 8 Higonoumi2-0
• Maegashira 7 Daishi2-0
• Komusubi Musoyama2-0
• Maegashira 1 Asahiyutaka2-0
• Sekiwake Kaio2-0

Musoyama (Komusubi) beat Akebono (Yokozuna) by Uwatedashinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-22, which makes it count double.

• Komusubi Musoyama2-0

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Konishiki (Maegashira 4, 0-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 15-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%
• Tamakasuga (Maegashira 3, 1-1) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 8-3; the rating model gives Tamakasuga 18%
• Musashimaru (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Kotonowaka (Komusubi, 0-2) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 29-13; the rating model gives Musashimaru 63%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka