Asashoryu, Musashimaru share the lead at 4 wins

11 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Asashoryu4-0 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Musashimaru4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 14 Akinoshima3-1
• Maegashira 13 Jumonji3-1
• Maegashira 11 Iwakiyama3-1
• Maegashira 8 Aminishiki3-1
• Maegashira 7 Tokitsuumi3-1
• Maegashira 6 Tochinonada3-1

Takanonami (Maegashira 1) beat Tochiazuma (Ozeki) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

• Maegashira 1 Takanonami3-1

Kadoban ozeki Tochiazuma stands at 1-3 — 7 more wins needed with 11 days left.

• Ozeki Tochiazuma1-3 ・ kadoban #2

• Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 4-0) vs Takanonami (Maegashira 1, 3-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 39-21; the rating model gives Musashimaru 85%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami
• Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 1-3) vs Kyokutenho (Komusubi, 2-2) →head-to-head: Tochiazuma leads 15-12; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 73%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Asashoryu (Ozeki, 4-0) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 3, 0-4) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 2-1; the rating model gives Asashoryu 84%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu