Musashimaru, Wakanohana share the lead at 11 wins

Kaio, Takanonami, Akebono trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Ozeki Musashimaru11-3
• Ozeki Wakanohana11-3
• Sekiwake Kaio10-4
• Ozeki Takanonami10-4 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Akebono10-4

Asanowaka (Maegashira 11) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 3) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

• Maegashira 11 Asanowaka8-6

10 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Aogiyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 15 Rikiokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Ganyumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 13 Daihishokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 5 Tamakasugakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Asanowakakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 2 Akinoshimakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Komusubi Musoyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Takatorikimake-koshi (6-8)

• Wakanohana (Ozeki, 11-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-4) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 21-19; the rating model gives Wakanohana 45%
• Takanonami (Ozeki, 10-4) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 11-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 39-21; the rating model gives Takanonami 44%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami