Wakanohana leads alone at 6-0

Tochinowaka, Musashimaru, Akebono, Takanohana trail by one. 9 days remain.

• Ozeki Wakanohana6-0 ・ W6
• Maegashira 11 Tochinowaka5-1
• Ozeki Musashimaru5-1
• Yokozuna Akebono5-1
• Yokozuna Takanohana5-1

Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 3) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 22% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-13, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 3 Kyokushuzan2-4

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 5-1) vs Aogiyama (Maegashira 4, 1-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-2; the rating model gives Takanohana 92%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Tamakasuga (Komusubi, 3-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 5-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 8-3; the rating model gives Tamakasuga 16%
• Wakanohana (Ozeki, 6-0) vs Mitoizumi (Maegashira 6, 3-3) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 8-8; the rating model gives Wakanohana 84%