Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Asashoryu leads alone at 13-0
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed day 13. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 13-0.
Championship Race
2 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 13.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-0 ・ W13
Upsets
Kinkaiyama (Maegashira 9) beat Takamisakari (Maegashira 3) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-5, which makes it count double.
Kitazakura (Maegashira 15) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 6) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-5, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma's yokozuna bid is over at 8-5 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 10 wins, then 13 (champion) — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma8-5 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Asasekiryumake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 11 Yotsukasamake-koshi (5-8)
- Komusubi Tochinonadamake-koshi (5-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 13-0) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 30-9; the rating model gives Asashoryu 60%
- Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 9-4) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 22-13; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 57%