Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2009 ・ Day 6 ・ May 15
Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 6 wins
May (Natsu) 2009 has completed day 6. Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 6-0.
Championship Race
Kakizoe, Takamisakari, Kotoshogiku, Kisenosato, Kaio, Asashoryu trail by one. 9 days remain.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 4-2 — 4 more wins needed with 9 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 Chiyotaikai4-2 ・ kadoban #17
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 6-0) vs Baruto (Sekiwake, 2-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 25-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 88%
- Kyokutenho (Maegashira 2, 2-4) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 5-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-2; the rating model gives Kyokutenho 21%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kakuryu (Komusubi, 2-4) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 6-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 27-17; the rating model gives Kakuryu 28%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji