Jumonji, Kitazakura, Yoshikaze, Toyonoshima, Tosanoumi, Baruto, Tochinohana, Tochinonada, Hakurozan, Futeno, Kokkai, Kyokushuzan, Tokitenku, Miyabiyama, Kotomitsuki, Hakuho, Asasekiryu, Chiyotaikai, Kisenosato, Tochiazuma, Asashoryu share the lead at 1 wins

14 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Jumonji1-0
• Maegashira 15 Kitazakura1-0
• Maegashira 14 Yoshikaze1-0
• Maegashira 13 Toyonoshima1-0
• Maegashira 12 Tosanoumi1-0
• Maegashira 11 Baruto1-0
• Maegashira 10 Tochinohana1-0
• Maegashira 9 Tochinonada1-0

Kisenosato (Maegashira 1) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 18-29, which makes it count double.

Asasekiryu (Maegashira 2) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 5-11, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 1 Kisenosato1-0
• Maegashira 2 Asasekiryu1-0

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 1-0) vs Wakanosato (Maegashira 2, 0-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 19-10; the rating model gives Asashoryu 88%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Harumafuji (Komusubi, 0-1) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 0-1) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 23-17; the rating model gives Harumafuji 32%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 1-0) vs Kyokutenho (Komusubi, 0-1) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 28-9; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 58%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even