Higonoumi, Tochinowaka, Kotonishiki, Akinoshima, Wakanohana, Dejima, Musashimaru, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 12 Higonoumi2-0
• Maegashira 11 Tochinowaka2-0
• Maegashira 9 Kotonishiki2-0
• Maegashira 5 Akinoshima2-0
• Ozeki Wakanohana2-0
• Maegashira 1 Dejima2-0
• Ozeki Musashimaru2-0
• Yokozuna Akebono2-0

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Dejima (Maegashira 1, 2-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 13-4; the rating model gives Takanohana 87%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Musoyama (Komusubi, 0-2) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 22-6; the rating model gives Musoyama 16%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Wakanohana (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Tochiazuma (Sekiwake, 1-1) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 8-4; the rating model gives Wakanohana 57%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even