Takanohana leads alone at 9-0

Akebono trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Yokozuna Takanohana9-0 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Akebono8-1 ・ W7

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Yokozuna Akebonokachi-koshi (8-1)
• Maegashira 2 Kenkomake-koshi (1-8)
• Komusubi Kotonowakamake-koshi (1-8)

• Asahiyutaka (Maegashira 1, 6-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 8-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 5-3; the rating model gives Asahiyutaka 24%
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 3, 4-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 18-4; the rating model gives Takanohana 92%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even