Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 1998 ・ Day 14 ・ Jul 18
Takanohana clinches the title on day 14
July (Nagoya) 1998 has completed day 14. Takanohana (Yokozuna) clinched the championship on day 14 at 14-0.
Championship Race
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 14.
- Yokozuna Takanohana14-0 ・ W14
Upsets
Kotonowaka (Maegashira 9) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 22-29, which makes it count double.
Tamakasuga (Maegashira 10) beat Dejima (Maegashira 4) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 9-19, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Wakanosatokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 8 Aogiyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 12 Asanoshomake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 13 Kotoryukachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 14-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-24; the rating model gives Akebono 64%
- Wakanohana (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 11-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 25-14; the rating model gives Wakanohana 62%