Asashoryu, Chiyotaikai, Musashimaru share the lead at 10 wins

4 days remain in the race.

• Sekiwake Asashoryu10-1
• Ozeki Chiyotaikai10-1
• Yokozuna Musashimaru10-1 ・ W7

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Hamanishikimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 13 Chiyotenzanmake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 14 Buyuzankachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 15 Tamanoshimakachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 5 Aminishikimake-koshi (3-8)

• Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 10-1) vs Wakanosato (Sekiwake, 8-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 10-5; the rating model gives Musashimaru 75%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Wakanosato
• Hokutoriki (Maegashira 5, 4-7) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 10-1) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 9-4; the rating model gives Hokutoriki 20%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Asashoryu (Sekiwake, 10-1) vs Kyokutenho (Maegashira 8, 7-4) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 82%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu