Kotooshu, Asashoryu share the lead at 10 wins

Takamisakari, Wakanosato, Kaio trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Komusubi Kotooshu10-2 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Asashoryu10-2
• Maegashira 11 Takamisakari9-3
• Maegashira 2 Wakanosato9-3
• Ozeki Kaio9-3

Toyozakura (Maegashira 16) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 11) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

Toyonoshima (Maegashira 16) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 9) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 17-28, which makes it count double.

Asasekiryu (Maegashira 7) beat Dejima (Maegashira 2) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 5-13, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 16 Toyozakura7-5
• Maegashira 16 Toyonoshima5-7
• Maegashira 7 Asasekiryu6-6

Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 9-3 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Kaio9-3 ・ kadoban #8

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 17 Shunketsukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 13 Katayamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 4 Tamanoshimamake-koshi (4-8)

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Kotomitsuki (Sekiwake, 5-7) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-9; the rating model gives Asashoryu 81%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
• Kokkai (Maegashira 6, 8-4) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Kokkai leads 8-6; the rating model gives Kokkai 25%
• Kotooshu (Komusubi, 10-2) vs Hokutoriki (Maegashira 5, 5-7) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 13-0; the rating model gives Kotooshu 68%