Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Takamisakari, Shimotori, Takanowaka, Aminishiki, Kaio, Tochiazuma, Musashimaru share the lead at 3 wins
March (Haru) 2002 has completed day 3. Takamisakari, Shimotori, Takanowaka, Aminishiki, Kaio, Tochiazuma, Musashimaru share the lead at 3-0.
Championship Race
12 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Tosanoumi (Maegashira 1) beat Chiyotaikai (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 22% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-21, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 3-0 — 10 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
Ozeki Chiyotaikai, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 2-1 — 11 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 12 wins, then 13 (champion) — 25 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
Chiyotaikai's last two basho: 0 wins, then 13 — 13 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma3-0 ・ yokozuna bid
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai2-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Tosanoumi (Maegashira 1, 2-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 28-6; the rating model gives Musashimaru 76%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Asashoryu (Sekiwake, 1-2) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 3-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Asashoryu 44%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 3-0) vs Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2, 1-2) →head-to-head: Tochiazuma leads 14-4; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 86%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka