Asashoryu, Chiyotaikai share the lead at 9 wins

Musashimaru trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Sekiwake Asashoryu9-0 ・ W9
• Ozeki Chiyotaikai9-0 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Musashimaru8-1 ・ W5

Aogiyama (Maegashira 12) beat Kotomitsuki (Maegashira 6) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 12% chance.

• Maegashira 12 Aogiyama5-4

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 9 Otsukasamake-koshi (1-8)
• Maegashira 2 Kyokushuzanmake-koshi (1-8)
• Yokozuna Musashimarukachi-koshi (8-1)

• Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 8-1) vs Kotomitsuki (Maegashira 6, 4-5) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 7-3; the rating model gives Musashimaru 69%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Tosanoumi (Komusubi, 4-5) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 9-0) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 21-10; the rating model gives Tosanoumi 33%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Asashoryu (Sekiwake, 9-0) vs Takanonami (Maegashira 7, 7-2) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 12-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 87%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even