Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 2009 ・ Day 10 ・ Jul 21
Kotooshu, Hakuho share the lead at 10 wins
July (Nagoya) 2009 has completed day 10. Kotooshu, Hakuho share the lead at 10-0.
Championship Race
Kotomitsuki trail by one. 5 days remain.
- Ozeki Kotooshu10-0 ・ W10
- Yokozuna Hakuho10-0 ・ W10
- Ozeki Kotomitsuki9-1 ・ W4
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Harumafuji's yokozuna bid is over at 7-3 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji's last two basho: 10 wins, then 14 (champion) — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Harumafuji7-3 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Dejimamake-koshi (2-8)
- Maegashira 10 Shotenrokachi-koshi (8-2)
- Maegashira 11 Tamawashimake-koshi (2-8)
- Maegashira 5 Aminishikikachi-koshi (8-2)
- Yokozuna Asashoryukachi-koshi (8-2)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-0) vs Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 9-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 23-9; the rating model gives Hakuho 91%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kaio (Ozeki, 5-5) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 8-2) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Kaio 22%
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 5-5) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 10-0) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 16-7; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 31%