Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2002 ・ Day 11 ・ Jan 23
Tochiazuma leads alone at 11-0
January (Hatsu) 2002 has completed day 11. Tochiazuma (Ozeki) leads alone at 11-0.
Championship Race
Chiyotaikai trail by one. 4 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 11.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma11-0 ・ W11
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai10-1
Upsets
Tokitsuumi (Maegashira 11) beat Tochinonada (Maegashira 6) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai reached 10-1 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he survived 2 of 5, and fell 3 times.
His pre-basho rating of 2432 sits 157 points below his peak of 2589 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai10-1 ・ kadoban #6
Records Decided Today
6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Hamanishikikachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 11 Tokitsuumikachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 3 Kaihomake-koshi (3-8)
- Maegashira 2 Tokimake-koshi (3-8)
- Ozeki Musoyamakachi-koshi (8-3)
- Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-3)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kotomitsuki (Sekiwake, 9-2) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 11-0) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 14-10; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 38%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Kaio (Ozeki, 8-3) vs Asashoryu (Sekiwake, 6-5) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Kaio 56%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even