Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2009 ・ Day 2 ・ May 11
Tochinoshin, Kakizoe, Takamisakari, Toyohibiki, Chiyohakuho, Kotoshogiku, Aran, Kisenosato, Chiyotaikai, Kaio, Harumafuji, Goeido, Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 2 wins
May (Natsu) 2009 has completed day 2. Tochinoshin, Kakizoe, Takamisakari, Toyohibiki, Chiyohakuho, Kotoshogiku, Aran, Kisenosato, Chiyotaikai, Kaio, Harumafuji, Goeido, Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 2-0 — 6 more wins needed with 13 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 Chiyotaikai2-0 ・ kadoban #17
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Homasho (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 17-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 95%
- Aminishiki (Maegashira 1, 0-2) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-6; the rating model gives Aminishiki 15%; Technician vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kaio (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Goeido (Sekiwake, 2-0) →head-to-head: Goeido leads 6-5; the rating model gives Kaio 48%