Musashimaru, Wakanohana, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 6 wins

Terao, Tokitsuumi, Tochinonada, Takanonami trail by one. 8 days remain.

• Ozeki Musashimaru6-1 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Wakanohana6-1
• Yokozuna Akebono6-1 ・ W5
• Yokozuna Takanohana6-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 16 Terao5-2
• Maegashira 14 Tokitsuumi5-2
• Maegashira 6 Tochinonada5-2
• Ozeki Takanonami5-2

• Asahiyutaka (Maegashira 3, 2-5) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 6-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 5-3; the rating model gives Asahiyutaka 13%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asahiyutaka
• Wakanohana (Yokozuna, 6-1) vs Wakanosato (Maegashira 4, 4-3) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 1-1; the rating model gives Wakanohana 82%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Wakanosato
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 6-1) vs Dejima (Komusubi, 3-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 13-4; the rating model gives Takanohana 69%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even