Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 2000 ・ Day 9 ・ Jul 17
Akebono leads alone at 9-0
July (Nagoya) 2000 has completed day 9. Akebono (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
6 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightAkebono is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Akebono9-0 ・ W9
Upsets
Takanowaka (Maegashira 2) beat Miyabiyama (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.
Tochinohana (Maegashira 1) beat Musoyama (Ozeki) by Uwatedashinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Musoyama stands at 3-6 — 5 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Musoyama's first kadoban.
At 2497, his rating remains near his career peak of 2497 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Musoyama3-6 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 3 Asanowakamake-koshi (1-8)
- Maegashira 3 Tochinonadamake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Akebono (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Toki (Maegashira 2, 3-6) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 4-0; the rating model gives Akebono 91%
- Oginishiki (Maegashira 4, 5-4) vs Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 6-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 11-2; the rating model gives Oginishiki 16%