Kaio, Musashimaru, Akebono share the lead at 7 wins

Tochiazuma, Asanowaka, Tamakasuga, Wakanohana trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Sekiwake Kaio7-1
• Ozeki Musashimaru7-1 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Akebono7-1 ・ W7
• Maegashira 15 Tochiazuma6-2
• Maegashira 11 Asanowaka6-2
• Maegashira 5 Tamakasuga6-2
• Ozeki Wakanohana6-2 ・ W5

Oginishiki (Maegashira 4) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-10, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 4 Oginishiki2-6

• Tosanoumi (Maegashira 1, 4-4) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 7-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 14-4; the rating model gives Tosanoumi 15%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanonami (Ozeki, 4-4) vs Terao (Maegashira 3, 2-6) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 17-6; the rating model gives Takanonami 81%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami
• Takatoriki (Sekiwake, 4-4) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 7-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 37-8; the rating model gives Takatoriki 41%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even