Kotooshu, Hakuho share the lead at 8 wins

Yoshikaze, Baruto trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Ozeki Kotooshu8-0 ・ W8
• Yokozuna Hakuho8-0 ・ W8
• Maegashira 11 Yoshikaze7-1
• Ozeki Baruto7-1 ・ W6

Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 3) beat Harumafuji (Ozeki) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

• Maegashira 3 Kotoshogiku5-3

Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 4-4 — 4 more wins needed with 7 days left.

• Ozeki Kaio4-4 ・ kadoban #14

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 1 Wakanosatomake-koshi (0-8)
• Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-0)
• Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Tokusegawa (Maegashira 4, 3-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 1-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 98%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Harumafuji (Ozeki, 5-3) vs Tochiozan (Sekiwake, 6-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 26-8; the rating model gives Harumafuji 67%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji
• Aminishiki (Maegashira 4, 5-3) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 8-0) →head-to-head: Aminishiki leads 19-18; the rating model gives Aminishiki 28%; Technician vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotooshu