Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 11 wins

4 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Harumafuji11-0 ・ W11
• Yokozuna Hakuho11-0 ・ W11

Daido (Maegashira 13) beat Gagamaru (Maegashira 7) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-6, which makes it count double.

Kitataiki (Maegashira 11) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 4) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

Masunoyama (Maegashira 13) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 8) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Daido8-3
• Maegashira 11 Kitataiki7-4
• Maegashira 13 Masunoyama7-4

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Daidokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 5 Arankachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 3 Wakakoyumake-koshi (3-8)
• Komusubi Toyonoshimamake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Barutokachi-koshi (8-3)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 9-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 56-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 73%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kakuryu (Ozeki, 6-5) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 11-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 27-17; the rating model gives Kakuryu 50%