Aoiyama, Nishikigi, Ikioi, Ishiura, Chiyonokuni, Daieisho, Kaisei, Shohozan, Ichinojo, Mitakeumi, Tamawashi, Kakuryu share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 17 Aoiyama2-0
• Maegashira 14 Nishikigi2-0
• Maegashira 14 Ikioi2-0
• Maegashira 12 Ishiura2-0
• Maegashira 10 Chiyonokuni2-0
• Maegashira 8 Daieisho2-0
• Maegashira 6 Kaisei2-0
• Maegashira 4 Shohozan2-0

• Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Tamawashi (Maegashira 1, 2-0) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 10-6; the rating model gives Kakuryu 59%
• Takayasu (Ozeki, 0-2) vs Arawashi (Maegashira 2, 0-2) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 4-2; the rating model gives Takayasu 79%
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 2-0) vs Endo (Maegashira 1, 1-1) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 18-8; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 62%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even