Tochiazuma, Kaio, Takatoriki share the lead at 4 wins

11 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Tochiazuma4-0 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Kaio4-0 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Takatoriki4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 11 Asanowaka3-1
• Maegashira 7 Kyokushuzan3-1
• Maegashira 8 Tochinowaka3-1
• Maegashira 5 Tamakasuga3-1
• Sekiwake Kotonishiki3-1

Tosanoumi (Maegashira 1) beat Musashimaru (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 17% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-28, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 1 Tosanoumi2-2

• Kaio (Sekiwake, 4-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 3-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 25-6; the rating model gives Kaio 44%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
• Asanosho (Maegashira 4, 1-3) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 3-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 5-0; the rating model gives Asanosho 13%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takatoriki (Sekiwake, 4-0) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 5, 3-1) →head-to-head: Tamakasuga leads 16-7; the rating model gives Takatoriki 73%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even