Kotooshu clinches the title on day 14

• Ozeki Kotooshu13-1

Toyohibiki (Maegashira 15) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 8) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-15, which makes it count double.

Yoshikaze (Maegashira 14) beat Goeido (Maegashira 7) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

Tamakasuga (Maegashira 12) beat Takamisakari (Maegashira 7) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-9, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 15 Toyohibiki8-6
• Maegashira 14 Yoshikaze7-7
• Maegashira 12 Tamakasuga7-7

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu reached 13-1 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Kotooshu13-1 ・ kadoban #2

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Tosanoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 8 Tochinonadakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 15 Toyohibikikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Takamisakarimake-koshi (6-8)
• Komusubi Asasekiryumake-koshi (6-8)

• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-14; the rating model gives Asashoryu 55%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 7-7) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 25-17; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 58%
• Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 5-9) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 13-1) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 16-7; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 61%