Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2011 ・ Day 9 ・ Sep 19
Hakuho leads alone at 9-0
September (Aki) 2011 has completed day 9. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Gagamaru, Kisenosato, Kotoshogiku trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 11 Gagamaru8-1 ・ W8
- Sekiwake Kisenosato8-1
- Sekiwake Kotoshogiku8-1
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Harumafuji's yokozuna bid is over at 5-4 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji's last two basho: 10 wins, then 14 (champion) — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Harumafuji5-4 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Gagamarukachi-koshi (8-1)
- Maegashira 7 Fujiazumamake-koshi (1-8)
- Sekiwake Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Tokitenku (Maegashira 4, 4-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 18-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 98%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Tochiozan (Maegashira 3, 6-3) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 7-2) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 16-2; the rating model gives Tochiozan 17%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Baruto