Hakuho leads alone at 11-0

4 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Hakuho11-0 ・ W11

Amuru (Maegashira 16) beat Chiyotairyu (Juryo 1) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 16) beat Jokoryu (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Amuru4-7
• Maegashira 16 Chiyomaru6-5

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Gagamarukachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 9 Yoshikazemake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 8 Tokitenkumake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Kisenosatokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Yokozuna Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-3)

• Goeido (Ozeki, 6-5) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 8-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 33-11; the rating model gives Goeido 29%
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 7-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 56-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 92%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho