Hakuho leads alone at 10-0

5 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Hakuho10-0 ・ W10

Takarafuji (Maegashira 10) beat Kaisei (Maegashira 5) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Daido (Maegashira 15) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 8) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-6, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 10 Takarafuji6-4
• Maegashira 15 Daido5-5

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 7 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 5 Kaiseimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 3 Ikioimake-koshi (2-8)

• Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 7-3) vs Goeido (Sekiwake, 7-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 33-11; the rating model gives Harumafuji 81%
• Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 7-3) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 56-7; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 16%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho