Shotenro, Tokitenku, Toyonoshima, Kyokutenho, Kaio, Baruto, Hakuho share the lead at 6 wins

Goeido, Tamawashi, Yoshikaze, Homasho, Kisenosato trail by one. 8 days remain.

• Maegashira 16 Shotenro6-1
• Maegashira 11 Tokitenku6-1 ・ W6
• Maegashira 9 Toyonoshima6-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 9 Kyokutenho6-1 ・ W6
• Ozeki Kaio6-1 ・ W6
• Ozeki Baruto6-1
• Yokozuna Hakuho6-1 ・ W5
• Maegashira 14 Goeido5-2 ・ W4

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 6-1) vs Aran (Komusubi, 2-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 12-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 95%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kotooshu (Ozeki, 4-3) vs Tochinoshin (Komusubi, 3-4) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 12-4; the rating model gives Kotooshu 65%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kotooshu
• Kitataiki (Maegashira 3, 3-4) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 6-1) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 6-0; the rating model gives Kitataiki 17%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Baruto