Hakuho leads alone at 11-1

Ikioi, Kisenosato, Harumafuji trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho11-1
• Maegashira 5 Ikioi10-2
• Ozeki Kisenosato10-2
• Yokozuna Harumafuji10-2 ・ W6

Kitataiki (Maegashira 13) beat Tamawashi (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

Arawashi (Maegashira 16) beat Chiyomaru (Maegashira 11) by Okuritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Kitataiki8-4
• Maegashira 16 Arawashi7-5

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Jokoryukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 7 Tokushoryumake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 13 Kitataikikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 10 Osunaarashikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 4 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (4-8)
• Komusubi Yoshikazemake-koshi (4-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 5-7) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 56-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 85%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 9-3) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 10-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 27-17; the rating model gives Kakuryu 55%