Kotooshu, Asashoryu share the lead at 12 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Komusubi Kotooshu12-2 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Asashoryu12-2

Tokitenku (Maegashira 12) beat Tosanoumi (Maegashira 4) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

Tamaasuka (Maegashira 14) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Tochisakae (Maegashira 12) beat Tamanoshima (Maegashira 4) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

• Maegashira 12 Tokitenku8-6
• Maegashira 14 Tamaasuka9-5
• Maegashira 12 Tochisakae6-8

Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 10-4 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Kaio10-4 ・ kadoban #8

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Toyozakurakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Aminishikikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Harumafujimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 8 Iwakiyamakachi-koshi (8-3-3)
• Maegashira 12 Tokitenkukachi-koshi (8-6)

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 12-2) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 9-5) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-10; the rating model gives Asashoryu 78%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
• Kotomitsuki (Sekiwake, 6-8) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 10-4) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 25-17; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 52%
• Kotooshu (Komusubi, 12-2) vs Wakanosato (Maegashira 2, 10-4) →head-to-head: Wakanosato leads 9-5; the rating model gives Kotooshu 51%