Otsukasa, Tamanoshima, Tokitsuumi, Tamakasuga, Toyonoshima, Kasugao, Takamisakari, Harumafuji, Baruto, Kaio, Asashoryu share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Otsukasa2-0
• Maegashira 14 Tamanoshima2-0
• Maegashira 12 Tokitsuumi2-0
• Maegashira 11 Tamakasuga2-0
• Maegashira 9 Toyonoshima2-0
• Maegashira 7 Kasugao2-0
• Maegashira 5 Takamisakari2-0
• Maegashira 4 Harumafuji2-0

Dejima (Maegashira 1) beat Hakuho (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-10, which makes it count double.

Tokitenku (Maegashira 2) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Watashikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 8-14, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 1 Dejima1-1
• Maegashira 2 Tokitenku1-1

Kadoban ozeki Hakuho stands at 1-1 — 7 more wins needed with 13 days left.

• Ozeki Hakuho1-1 ・ kadoban #1

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Dejima (Maegashira 1, 1-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 16-4; the rating model gives Asashoryu 91%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
• Kaio (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Aminishiki (Maegashira 2, 0-2) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 18-8; the rating model gives Kaio 59%
• Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 1, 1-1) vs Baruto (Maegashira 3, 2-0) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 15-13; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 59%