Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 10 wins

4 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Asashoryu10-1 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Hakuho10-1 ・ W4

Koryu (Maegashira 16) beat Shotenro (Maegashira 9) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Koryu2-9

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Toyohibikikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 12 Tosayutakakachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 9 Shotenromake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 10 Arankachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 2 Miyabiyamamake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-3)

• Kaio (Ozeki, 6-5) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 10-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 25-12; the rating model gives Kaio 23%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-1) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 8-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-22; the rating model gives Hakuho 85%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even