Tosanoumi, Takamisakari, Yoshikaze, Kokkai, Tokitenku, Takekaze, Miyabiyama, Kyokutenho, Dejima, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Wakanosato, Aminishiki share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Tosanoumi2-0
• Maegashira 14 Takamisakari2-0
• Maegashira 12 Yoshikaze2-0
• Maegashira 11 Kokkai2-0
• Maegashira 9 Tokitenku2-0
• Maegashira 8 Takekaze2-0
• Maegashira 7 Miyabiyama2-0
• Maegashira 6 Kyokutenho2-0

Wakanosato (Maegashira 2) beat Kotomitsuki (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Wakanosato2-0

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 1-1) vs Futeno (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 8-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 94%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 1-1) vs Toyonoshima (Maegashira 1, 1-1) →head-to-head: Toyonoshima leads 6-2; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 55%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Toyonoshima
• Aminishiki (Komusubi, 2-0) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 1-1) →head-to-head: Aminishiki leads 19-18; the rating model gives Aminishiki 39%; Technician vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotooshu