Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2011 ・ Day 11 ・ May 18
Hakuho leads alone at 11-0
May (Natsu) 2011 has completed day 11. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 11-0.
Championship Race
Kaisei, Tochinoshin trail by one. 4 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 11.
- Yokozuna Hakuho11-0 ・ W11
- Maegashira 16 Kaisei10-1
- Maegashira 6 Tochinoshin10-1 ・ W6
Upsets
Kaisei (Maegashira 16) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 7) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 9 Tosayutakakachi-koshi (8-3)
- Komusubi Kakuryukachi-koshi (8-3)
- Ozeki Kotooshumake-koshi (3-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Aran (Maegashira 5, 4-7) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 12-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 97%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kotoshogiku (Sekiwake, 8-3) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 6-5) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 35-30; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 62%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji