Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2009 ・ Day 14 ・ Jan 24
Asashoryu leads alone at 14-0
January (Hatsu) 2009 has completed day 14. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 14-0.
Championship Race
Hakuho trail by one. 1 day remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 14.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu14-0 ・ W14
- Yokozuna Hakuho13-1 ・ W4
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 8-6 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 13 — he survived 11 of 12, and fell 1 time.
His pre-basho rating of 2506 sits 162 points below his peak of 2668 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kaio8-6 ・ kadoban #13
Records Decided Today
9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 15 Yamamotoyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 13 Tamawashimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 9 Chiyohakuhomake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 8 Kakuryukachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 11 Iwakiyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 5 Takamisakarimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 1 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Sekiwake Barutokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Ozeki Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 14-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-14; the rating model gives Hakuho 80%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Goeido (Maegashira 3, 10-4) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 7-7) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 5-3; the rating model gives Goeido 36%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Goeido