Terunofuji, Kisenosato share the lead at 12 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Terunofuji12-1 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Kisenosato12-1

Takakeisho (Maegashira 13) beat Aoiyama (Maegashira 6) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Takakeisho9-4

Kadoban ozeki Terunofuji reached 12-1 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Terunofuji12-1 ・ kadoban #4

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 9 Kagayakimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 8 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Sekiwake Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 4 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-5)

• Kisenosato (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 8-5) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 32-18; the rating model gives Kisenosato 71%
• Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 10-3) vs Tamawashi (Sekiwake, 7-6) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 8-5; the rating model gives Harumafuji 71%
• Kotoshogiku (Sekiwake, 8-5) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 12-1) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 9-8; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 58%