Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2009 ・ Day 13 ・ Sep 25
Asashoryu leads alone at 13-0
September (Aki) 2009 has completed day 13. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 13-0.
Championship Race
Hakuho trail by one. 2 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 13.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-0 ・ W13
- Yokozuna Hakuho12-1 ・ W7
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Kotooshu's yokozuna bid is over at 8-5 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightKotooshu's last two basho: 9 wins, then 13 — 22 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
His rating of 2689 is at career-peak level (2689) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.
- Ozeki Kotooshu8-5 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Kasugaomake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 10 Tosayutakamake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 9 Toyohibikimake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 5 Goeidokachi-koshi (8-5)
- Ozeki Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-5)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 9-4) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 13-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-9; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 37%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 8-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 35-10; the rating model gives Hakuho 79%