Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2013 ・ Day 9 ・ Jan 21
Harumafuji leads alone at 9-0
January (Hatsu) 2013 has completed day 9. Harumafuji (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Takarafuji, Hakuho trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Harumafuji9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 14 Takarafuji8-1 ・ W8
- Yokozuna Hakuho8-1 ・ W6
Upsets
Fujiazuma (Maegashira 11) beat Aoiyama (Maegashira 6) by Hansoku — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.
Takarafuji (Maegashira 14) beat Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 8) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 14 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-1)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Baruto (Sekiwake, 5-4) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 9-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 16-12; the rating model gives Baruto 24%
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-1) vs Goeido (Sekiwake, 5-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 82%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho