Kisenosato, Hakuho share the lead at 10 wins

Kakuryu trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Ozeki Kisenosato10-0 ・ W10
• Yokozuna Hakuho10-0 ・ W10
• Ozeki Kakuryu9-1

Chiyonokuni (Maegashira 15) beat Ikioi (Maegashira 9) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-9, which makes it count double.

Azumaryu (Maegashira 16) beat Shotenro (Maegashira 11) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Chiyonokuni5-5
• Maegashira 16 Azumaryu5-5

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 6-4 — 2 more wins needed with 5 days left.

• Ozeki Kotooshu6-4 ・ kadoban #6

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Tokitenkukachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 8 Sadanofujimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 7 Jokoryumake-koshi (2-8)
• Ozeki Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-2)
• Yokozuna Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-2)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-0) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 6-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 35-10; the rating model gives Hakuho 91%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 8-2) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 8-2) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 35-30; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 26%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji
• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-0) vs Aran (Maegashira 3, 4-6) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 9-3; the rating model gives Kisenosato 87%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even