Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 9 wins

Kaisei, Kotoshogiku trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Ozeki Harumafuji9-0 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
• Maegashira 8 Kaisei8-1 ・ W5
• Ozeki Kotoshogiku8-1 ・ W6

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Tamawashimake-koshi (1-8)
• Maegashira 15 Hochiyamamake-koshi (1-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kaiseikachi-koshi (8-1)
• Maegashira 2 Okinoumimake-koshi (1-8)
• Ozeki Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-1)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Kakuryu (Ozeki, 6-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 73%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Harumafuji (Ozeki, 9-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 8-1) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 35-30; the rating model gives Harumafuji 49%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji