Takanotsuru, Roho, Kyokushuzan, Dejima, Chiyotaikai, Kaio, Asashoryu share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Takanotsuru3-0
• Maegashira 15 Roho3-0
• Maegashira 10 Kyokushuzan3-0
• Maegashira 5 Dejima3-0
• Ozeki Chiyotaikai3-0
• Ozeki Kaio3-0
• Yokozuna Asashoryu3-0
• Maegashira 17 Kitazakura2-1

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 3, 2-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-6; the rating model gives Asashoryu 92%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Hakuho (Maegashira 3, 1-2) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 2-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 8-5; the rating model gives Hakuho 37%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kaio (Ozeki, 3-0) vs Kotomitsuki (Komusubi, 1-2) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 25-17; the rating model gives Kaio 72%