Asashoryu, Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11 wins

Musashimaru trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Sekiwake Asashoryu11-1
• Ozeki Chiyotaikai11-1
• Yokozuna Musashimaru10-2

Wakanosato (Sekiwake) beat Musashimaru (Yokozuna) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 5-10, which makes it count double.

Tamanoshima (Maegashira 15) beat Toki (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Sekiwake Wakanosato9-3
• Maegashira 15 Tamanoshima9-3

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Hayateumimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 12 Jumonjimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Shimotorikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 5 Hokutorikimake-koshi (4-8)

• Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Shimotori (Maegashira 8, 8-4) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 1-1; the rating model gives Musashimaru 90%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Asashoryu (Sekiwake, 11-1) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 11-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 30-9; the rating model gives Asashoryu 58%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu