Hakuho leads alone at 10-1

Kisenosato, Harumafuji trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho10-1
• Ozeki Kisenosato9-2
• Yokozuna Harumafuji9-2 ・ W7

Endo (Maegashira 13) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 6) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Tamawashi (Maegashira 16) beat Gagamaru (Maegashira 9) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Endo8-3
• Maegashira 16 Tamawashi6-5

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 7 Aranmake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 13 Endokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 5 Aminishikikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 3 Chiyotairyumake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Kakuryukachi-koshi (8-3)

• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 9-2) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 9-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Kisenosato 54%
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-1) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 7-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 56-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 86%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho