Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2014 ・ Day 9 ・ May 19
Hakuho leads alone at 9-0
May (Natsu) 2014 has completed day 9. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Ikioi, Kisenosato trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 5 Ikioi8-1 ・ W8
- Ozeki Kisenosato8-1 ・ W5
Upsets
Tochiozan (Sekiwake) beat Kakuryu (Yokozuna) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 21-24, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 5 Ikioikachi-koshi (8-1)
- Ozeki Kisenosatokachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Tochiozan (Sekiwake, 6-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-2; the rating model gives Hakuho 83%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Goeido (Sekiwake, 5-4) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 7-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 33-11; the rating model gives Goeido 34%