Akebono leads alone at 11-1

Kotomitsuki, Kaio, Takanohana, Musashimaru trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Yokozuna Akebono11-1 ・ W9
• Maegashira 9 Kotomitsuki10-2
• Ozeki Kaio10-2
• Yokozuna Takanohana10-2
• Yokozuna Musashimaru10-2

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Tamanoshimamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Takanowakakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 1 Akinoshimamake-koshi (4-8)

• Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Takanohana (Yokozuna, 10-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Musashimaru 56%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Kaio (Ozeki, 10-2) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 11-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 25-6; the rating model gives Kaio 36%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio