Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2002 ・ Day 9 ・ Nov 18
Asashoryu leads alone at 9-0
November (Kyushu) 2002 has completed day 9. Asashoryu (Ozeki) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
6 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Ozeki Asashoryu9-0 ・ W9
Upsets
Takanonami (Maegashira 1) beat Musoyama (Ozeki) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochiazuma stands at 5-4 — 3 more wins needed with 6 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 Tochiazuma5-4 ・ kadoban #2
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 3 Tamanoshimamake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Ozeki, 9-0) vs Shimotori (Maegashira 5, 6-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 8-0; the rating model gives Asashoryu 84%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Gojoro (Maegashira 4, 3-6) vs Musoyama (Ozeki, 6-3) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 2-0; the rating model gives Gojoro 21%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even