Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2002 ・ Day 7 ・ Nov 16
Asashoryu leads alone at 7-0
November (Kyushu) 2002 has completed day 7. Asashoryu (Ozeki) leads alone at 7-0.
Championship Race
Akinoshima, Musoyama trail by one. 8 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 7.
- Ozeki Asashoryu7-0 ・ W7
- Maegashira 14 Akinoshima6-1 ・ W4
- Ozeki Musoyama6-1 ・ W4
Upsets
Hokutoriki (Maegashira 2) beat Chiyotaikai (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-9, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochiazuma stands at 3-4 — 5 more wins needed with 8 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived 0 of 1, and fell 1 time.
His pre-basho rating of 2490 sits 203 points below his peak of 2693 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma3-4 ・ kadoban #2
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanowaka (Komusubi, 5-2) vs Musoyama (Ozeki, 6-1) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 12-1; the rating model gives Takanowaka 36%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanowaka
- Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 3-4) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 3, 0-7) →head-to-head: Tochiazuma leads 9-2; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 80%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Asashoryu (Ozeki, 7-0) vs Takamisakari (Maegashira 4, 4-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 10-1; the rating model gives Asashoryu 82%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu