Kisenosato leads alone at 9-1

Takarafuji, Tamawashi, Tochiozan trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Ozeki Kisenosato9-1 ・ W5
• Maegashira 16 Takarafuji8-2
• Maegashira 15 Tamawashi8-2
• Maegashira 4 Tochiozan8-2

Tamawashi (Maegashira 15) beat Wakanosato (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Tamawashi8-2

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 15 Fujiazumamake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 15 Tamawashikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 4 Tochinowakamake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 1 Takayasumake-koshi (2-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 6-4) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 6-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 35-10; the rating model gives Hakuho 88%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 9-1) vs Kakuryu (Ozeki, 7-3) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 32-18; the rating model gives Kisenosato 43%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even