Kaio leads alone at 12-2

Tochinonada trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Ozeki Kaio12-2 ・ W8
• Maegashira 3 Tochinonada11-3 ・ W6

Takanotsuru (Maegashira 16) beat Kotoryu (Maegashira 8) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Takanotsuru8-6

11 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 12 Hayateumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Jumonjikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 15 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 11 Buyuzankachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 16 Takanotsurukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Kotoryumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Takekazekachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Kokkaimake-koshi (6-8)
• Sekiwake Miyabiyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Takamisakarimake-koshi (6-8)

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 9-5) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 12-2) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Asashoryu 72%
• Wakanosato (Sekiwake, 10-4) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 7-7) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 27-5; the rating model gives Wakanosato 38%