Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2011 ・ Day 2 ・ Jan 10
Tochinonada, Sokokurai, Wakakoyu, Wakanosato, Takamisakari, Tokusegawa, Kotoshogiku, Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 2 wins
January (Hatsu) 2011 has completed day 2. Tochinonada, Sokokurai, Wakakoyu, Wakanosato, Takamisakari, Tokusegawa, Kotoshogiku, Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Aminishiki (Maegashira 1) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 8-18, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Harumafuji stands at 2-0 — 6 more wins needed with 13 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Harumafuji's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2500 sits 346 points below his peak of 2846 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Harumafuji2-0 ・ kadoban #1
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Aminishiki (Maegashira 1, 1-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 37-4; the rating model gives Hakuho 96%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kotooshu (Ozeki, 1-1) vs Toyonoshima (Maegashira 1, 1-1) →head-to-head: Toyonoshima leads 17-16; the rating model gives Kotooshu 45%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Kakuryu (Komusubi, 0-2) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 27-17; the rating model gives Kakuryu 51%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji