Toyohibiki, Kitataiki, Hakuba, Shimotori, Homasho, Takamisakari, Aran, Shotenro, Tokitenku, Wakanosato, Aminishiki, Kyokutenho, Kakizoe, Kisenosato, Baruto, Miyabiyama, Goeido, Harumafuji, Kotooshu, Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 1 wins

14 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Toyohibiki1-0
• Maegashira 15 Kitataiki1-0
• Maegashira 14 Hakuba1-0
• Maegashira 13 Shimotori1-0
• Maegashira 12 Homasho1-0
• Maegashira 11 Takamisakari1-0
• Maegashira 10 Aran1-0
• Maegashira 9 Shotenro1-0

Miyabiyama (Maegashira 2) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 15-31, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 2 Miyabiyama1-0

• Toyonoshima (Maegashira 1, 0-1) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 1-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 7-2; the rating model gives Toyonoshima 15%; Technician vs Technician — style matchup is even
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 1-0) vs Tochinoshin (Maegashira 1, 0-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 27-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 96%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kotoshogiku (Komusubi, 0-1) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 1-0) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 35-30; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 33%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji