Hakuho leads alone at 12-0

Ichinojo trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho12-0 ・ W12
• Maegashira 10 Ichinojo11-1 ・ W5

Ichinojo (Maegashira 10) beat Goeido (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 6% chance.

Sokokurai (Maegashira 13) beat Chiyootori (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

• Maegashira 10 Ichinojo11-1
• Maegashira 13 Sokokurai7-5

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 9 Tochinowakamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 11 Takanoiwamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 5 Ikioikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 1 Terunofujimake-koshi (4-8)
• Ozeki Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-4)

• Ichinojo (Maegashira 10, 11-1) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-2) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 13-3; the rating model gives Ichinojo 5%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Goeido (Ozeki, 6-6) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 76%