Asashoryu leads alone at 12-1

2 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Asashoryu12-1

Asasekiryu (Maegashira 9) beat Kokkai (Maegashira 4) by Katasukashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 9 Asasekiryu7-6

Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 10-3 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Kaio10-3 ・ kadoban #7

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 9 Kotonowakakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 8 Takamisakarikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 6 Kyokushuzanmake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Kyokutenhomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 3 Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Sekiwake Miyabiyamamake-koshi (5-8)
• Ozeki Tochiazumakachi-koshi (8-5)

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Asashoryu 77%
• Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 6-7) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 8-5) →head-to-head: Tochiazuma leads 21-17; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 40%