Tamakasuga, Asasekiryu, Asashoryu share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Tamakasuga3-0
• Maegashira 11 Asasekiryu3-0
• Yokozuna Asashoryu3-0
• Maegashira 17 Toyonoshima2-1
• Maegashira 16 Kotoshogiku2-1
• Maegashira 13 Harumafuji2-1
• Maegashira 9 Shimotori2-1
• Maegashira 8 Hokutoriki2-1

Kyokutenho (Maegashira 6) beat Iwakiyama (Maegashira 1) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 6 Kyokutenho2-1

Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 2-1 — 6 more wins needed with 12 days left.

• Ozeki Chiyotaikai2-1 ・ kadoban #10

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 1, 2-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-6; the rating model gives Asashoryu 83%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2, 2-1) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 2-1) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 12-2; the rating model gives Kotonowaka 39%
• Asasekiryu (Maegashira 11, 3-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 16, 2-1) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 12-5; the rating model gives Asasekiryu 65%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asasekiryu