Wakanohana, Takanohana share the lead at 11 wins

3 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Wakanohana11-1 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Takanohana11-1 ・ W9

Terao (Maegashira 16) beat Kotonishiki (Maegashira 7) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 13% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 9-21, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 16 Terao8-4

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 9 Gojoromake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 16 Teraokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 5 Kyokushuzanmake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 4 Aogiyamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Sekiwake Chiyotaikaikachi-koshi (8-4)

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Chiyotaikai (Sekiwake, 8-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-6; the rating model gives Takanohana 64%
• Aogiyama (Maegashira 4, 4-8) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 9-3) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 5-0; the rating model gives Aogiyama 12%
• Wakanohana (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 6, 6-6) →head-to-head: Tochinonada leads 5-4; the rating model gives Wakanohana 76%