Miyabiyama, Dejima share the lead at 6 wins

Takamisakari, Kokkai, Kisenosato, Aminishiki, Hakuho trail by one. 9 days remain.

• Maegashira 7 Miyabiyama6-0 ・ W6
• Maegashira 5 Dejima6-0 ・ W6
• Maegashira 14 Takamisakari5-1
• Maegashira 11 Kokkai5-1
• Maegashira 4 Kisenosato5-1
• Komusubi Aminishiki5-1
• Yokozuna Hakuho5-1 ・ W5

Kisenosato (Maegashira 4) beat Kotomitsuki (Ozeki) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 4 Kisenosato5-1

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 5-1) vs Goeido (Komusubi, 1-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 91%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kisenosato (Maegashira 4, 5-1) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 3-3) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 29-18; the rating model gives Kisenosato 36%
• Toyonoshima (Maegashira 1, 4-2) vs Dejima (Maegashira 5, 6-0) →head-to-head: Toyonoshima leads 9-4; the rating model gives Toyonoshima 78%; Technician vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Dejima