Kakuryu, Hakuho share the lead at 7 wins

Okinoumi, Ichinojo, Kisenosato trail by one. 8 days remain.

• Yokozuna Kakuryu7-0 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Hakuho7-0 ・ W7
• Maegashira 15 Okinoumi6-1 ・ W6
• Maegashira 10 Ichinojo6-1
• Ozeki Kisenosato6-1 ・ W5

Takayasu (Maegashira 2) beat Kotoshogiku (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance.

Sadanoumi (Maegashira 12) beat Shohozan (Maegashira 7) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 8-11, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 2 Takayasu3-4
• Maegashira 12 Sadanoumi5-2

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 7-0) vs Jokoryu (Komusubi, 2-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 1-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 96%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Toyonoshima (Maegashira 2, 0-4-3) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 7-0) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 16-9; the rating model gives Toyonoshima 12%; Technician vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kakuryu