Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Takamisakari, Kaio, Musashimaru share the lead at 4 wins
March (Haru) 2002 has completed day 4. Takamisakari, Kaio, Musashimaru share the lead at 4-0.
Championship Race
11 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2) beat Tochiazuma (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-14, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 3-1 — 10 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
Ozeki Chiyotaikai, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 3-1 — 10 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 Tochiazuma3-1 ・ yokozuna bid
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai3-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 4-0) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 3, 1-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 17-4; the rating model gives Musashimaru 75%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Tochinonada
- Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 3-1) vs Asashoryu (Sekiwake, 1-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-10; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 75%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Tosanoumi (Maegashira 1, 2-2) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 4-0) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 30-10; the rating model gives Tosanoumi 28%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kaio