Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2009 ・ Day 10 ・ May 19
Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 10 wins
May (Natsu) 2009 has completed day 10. Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 10-0.
Championship Race
Kisenosato, Asashoryu trail by one. 5 days remain.
- Ozeki Harumafuji10-0 ・ W10
- Yokozuna Hakuho10-0 ・ W10
- Maegashira 4 Kisenosato9-1 ・ W4
- Yokozuna Asashoryu9-1 ・ W7
Upsets
Takamisakari (Maegashira 12) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 6) by Makiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 5-5 — 3 more wins needed with 5 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 17 — he survived 12 of 16, and fell 4 times.
His pre-basho rating of 2375 sits 214 points below his peak of 2589 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai5-5 ・ kadoban #17
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 3 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (2-8)
- Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-2)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-0) vs Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 7-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 23-9; the rating model gives Hakuho 93%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kaio (Ozeki, 8-2) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 9-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Kaio 24%
- Kisenosato (Maegashira 4, 9-1) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 10-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Kisenosato 24%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji