Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2009 ・ Day 7 ・ May 16
Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 7 wins
May (Natsu) 2009 has completed day 7. Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 7-0.
Championship Race
Takamisakari, Kisenosato, Kaio, Asashoryu trail by one. 8 days remain.
- Ozeki Harumafuji7-0 ・ W7
- Yokozuna Hakuho7-0 ・ W7
- Maegashira 12 Takamisakari6-1
- Maegashira 4 Kisenosato6-1
- Ozeki Kaio6-1 ・ W4
- Yokozuna Asashoryu6-1 ・ W4
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 5-2 — 3 more wins needed with 8 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 Chiyotaikai5-2 ・ kadoban #17
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Goeido (Sekiwake, 4-3) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 6-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 5-2; the rating model gives Goeido 26%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 7-0) vs Tamanoshima (Maegashira 3, 2-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 7-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 97%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 5-2) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 7-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 12-7; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 18%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji