Tochiazuma, Daishi, Minatofuji, Kotobeppu, Asanowaka, Kitakachidoki, Konishiki, Kyokushuzan, Kotoinazuma, Kenko, Tamakasuga, Kotonowaka, Kotonishiki, Kaio, Takatoriki, Takanonami, Musashimaru, Wakanohana, Musoyama share the lead at 1 wins

14 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Tochiazuma1-0
• Maegashira 13 Daishi1-0
• Maegashira 12 Minatofuji1-0
• Maegashira 12 Kotobeppu1-0
• Maegashira 11 Asanowaka1-0
• Maegashira 9 Kitakachidoki1-0
• Maegashira 9 Konishiki1-0
• Maegashira 7 Kyokushuzan1-0

Musoyama (Komusubi) beat Akebono (Yokozuna) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-22, which makes it count double.

• Komusubi Musoyama1-0

• Kotonowaka (Maegashira 3, 1-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 0-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-3; the rating model gives Kotonowaka 20%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka
• Daishoho (Maegashira 1, 0-1) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 1-0) →head-to-head: Daishoho leads 5-5; the rating model gives Daishoho 18%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Daishoho
• Takanonami (Ozeki, 1-0) vs Kotonishiki (Sekiwake, 1-0) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 21-19; the rating model gives Takanonami 58%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami