Wakanohana, Musashimaru, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 7 wins

Kotonishiki trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Ozeki Wakanohana7-1
• Ozeki Musashimaru7-1
• Yokozuna Akebono7-1 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Takanohana7-1 ・ W5
• Maegashira 9 Kotonishiki6-2

Kotonowaka (Maegashira 6) beat Wakanohana (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-24, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 6 Kotonowaka5-3

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 7-1) vs Tamakasuga (Komusubi, 4-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 18-4; the rating model gives Takanohana 86%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Dejima (Maegashira 1, 5-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 7-1) →head-to-head: Dejima leads 7-6; the rating model gives Dejima 15%
• Wakanohana (Ozeki, 7-1) vs Kaio (Komusubi, 3-5) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 15-14; the rating model gives Wakanohana 52%