Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 12 wins

3 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Harumafuji12-0 ・ W12
• Yokozuna Hakuho12-0 ・ W12

Aoiyama (Maegashira 5) beat Kakuryu (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-20, which makes it count double.

Tokitenku (Maegashira 10) beat Kaisei (Maegashira 5) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-7, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 5 Aoiyama8-4
• Maegashira 10 Tokitenku5-7

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu withdrew at 1-3-8. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Kotooshu1-3-8 ・ kadoban #7――――――――

2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 5 Aoiyamakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Sekiwake Tochiozanmake-koshi (4-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Kakuryu (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 87%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-2) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 12-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Kisenosato 55%