Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2005 ・ Day 9 ・ Jan 17
Asashoryu leads alone at 9-0
January (Hatsu) 2005 has completed day 9. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) 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.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu9-0 ・ W9
Upsets
Kokkai (Maegashira 3) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 17% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 5-4 — 3 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 10 — he survived 5 of 9, and fell 4 times.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai5-4 ・ kadoban #10
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Kyokutenho (Maegashira 6, 6-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 89%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kotooshu (Maegashira 4, 5-4) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 5-4) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 16-7; the rating model gives Kotooshu 32%