Hakuho leads alone at 13-1

Ichinojo trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho13-1
• Maegashira 10 Ichinojo12-2

Takarafuji (Maegashira 4) beat Goeido (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 9% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-14, which makes it count double.

Kyokushuho (Maegashira 15) beat Shohozan (Maegashira 7) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Sadanoumi (Maegashira 12) beat Chiyootori (Maegashira 7) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 4 Takarafuji8-6
• Maegashira 15 Kyokushuho7-7
• Maegashira 12 Sadanoumi8-6

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Kitataikimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Shohozanmake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 12 Sadanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 3 Yoshikazemake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 9 Tamawashimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 4 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-6)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 11-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 74%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 9-5) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 36-31; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 42%