Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2000 ・ Day 2 ・ May 8
Kotonowaka, Tochinohana, Hayateumi, Toki, Kyokutenho, Tamakasuga, Miyabiyama, Takanonami, Kaio, Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 2 wins
May (Natsu) 2000 has completed day 2. Kotonowaka, Tochinohana, Hayateumi, Toki, Kyokutenho, Tamakasuga, Miyabiyama, Takanonami, Kaio, Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Takanonami stands at 2-0 — 6 more wins needed with 13 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 5 — he survived 3 of 4, and fell 1 time.
His pre-basho rating of 2319 sits 161 points below his peak of 2480 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Takanonami2-0 ・ kadoban #5
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Akebono (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Tochiazuma (Sekiwake, 1-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 9-4; the rating model gives Akebono 69%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Asanowaka (Maegashira 1, 1-1) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 9-0; the rating model gives Asanowaka 10%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
- Tosanoumi (Komusubi, 1-1) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 25-13; the rating model gives Tosanoumi 57%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami