Baruto, Hakuho share the lead at 9 wins

Kisenosato trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Ozeki Baruto9-0 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
• Ozeki Kisenosato8-1 ・ W5

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Yoshiazumamake-koshi (1-8)
• Maegashira 1 Takekazemake-koshi (1-8)
• Maegashira 3 Kitataikimake-koshi (1-8)
• Ozeki Kisenosatokachi-koshi (8-1)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Kakuryu (Sekiwake, 6-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 83%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 8-1) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 5-4) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 36-31; the rating model gives Kisenosato 46%
• Baruto (Ozeki, 9-0) vs Toyonoshima (Sekiwake, 3-6) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 19-4; the rating model gives Baruto 68%