Takanohana, Musashimaru share the lead at 12 wins

3 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Takanohana12-0 ・ W12
• Yokozuna Musashimaru12-0 ・ W12

Asashoryu (Maegashira 12) beat Tosanoumi (Maegashira 5) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

• Maegashira 12 Asashoryu8-4

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Minatofujimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 11 Kinkaiyamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 12 Asashoryukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 4 Tochiazumakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 3 Wakanoyamakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 2 Kotonowakamake-koshi (4-8)
• Sekiwake Wakanosatokachi-koshi (8-4)

• Wakanosato (Sekiwake, 8-4) vs Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 12-0) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 10-5; the rating model gives Wakanosato 27%
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 28-12; the rating model gives Takanohana 48%