Hakuho leads alone at 12-0

3 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Hakuho12-0 ・ W12

Hakuba (Maegashira 5) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 10% chance.

Kakizoe (Maegashira 8) beat Kakuryu (Maegashira 3) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.

Kitataiki (Maegashira 4) beat Kotomitsuki (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

• Maegashira 5 Hakuba9-3
• Maegashira 8 Kakizoe7-5
• Maegashira 4 Kitataiki7-5

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Takamisakarikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 13 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 16 Koryumake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 4 Asasekiryukachi-koshi (8-4)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 7-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 23-9; the rating model gives Hakuho 93%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kakuryu (Maegashira 3, 5-7) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 6-6) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 10-6; the rating model gives Kakuryu 37%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kaio