Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2005 ・ Day 13 ・ May 20
Asashoryu leads alone at 13-0
May (Natsu) 2005 has completed day 13. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 13-0.
Championship Race
2 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 13.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-0 ・ W13
Upsets
Toyonoshima (Maegashira 13) beat Takamisakari (Maegashira 7) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai reached 10-3 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 11 — he survived 6 of 10, and fell 4 times.
His pre-basho rating of 2414 sits 175 points below his peak of 2589 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai10-3 ・ kadoban #11
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 16 Katayamakachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 14 Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 7 Jumonjimake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 11 Kisenosatomake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 1 Rohomake-koshi (5-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 13-0) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 30-9; the rating model gives Asashoryu 90%
- Hakuho (Sekiwake, 8-5) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 11-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 8-5; the rating model gives Hakuho 46%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho