Kotomitsuki, Asashoryu share the lead at 13 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Sekiwake Kotomitsuki13-1
• Yokozuna Asashoryu13-1 ・ W13

Kaiho (Maegashira 15) beat Kokkai (Maegashira 9) by Uwatedashinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Tosanoumi (Maegashira 13) beat Futeno (Maegashira 7) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

Ryuo (Maegashira 8) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 3) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Kaiho10-4
• Maegashira 13 Tosanoumi7-7
• Maegashira 8 Ryuo4-10

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Kakizoemake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 11 Kitazakuramake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 12 Hakurozanmake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kakuryukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 13 Yoshikazemake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Miyabiyamamake-koshi (6-8)
• Ozeki Chiyotaikaikachi-koshi (8-6)

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-14; the rating model gives Asashoryu 40%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Homasho (Maegashira 6, 9-5) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 3-2; the rating model gives Homasho 30%
• Kotomitsuki (Sekiwake, 13-1) vs Kisenosato (Maegashira 6, 10-4) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 12-11; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 76%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even