Kaisei, Kakuryu share the lead at 9 wins

6 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 6 Kaisei9-0 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Kakuryu9-0 ・ W9

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 5) beat Goeido (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

• Maegashira 5 Chiyomaru4-5

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Kotoyukimake-koshi (0-8-1)
• Maegashira 2 Takarafujimake-koshi (1-8)
• Komusubi Chiyotairyumake-koshi (1-8)

• Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Chiyomaru (Maegashira 5, 4-5) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 1-0; the rating model gives Kakuryu 82%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Tochinoshin (Sekiwake, 7-2) vs Goeido (Ozeki, 6-3) →head-to-head: Goeido leads 19-10; the rating model gives Tochinoshin 61%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Goeido
• Ichinojo (Komusubi, 7-2) vs Kaisei (Maegashira 6, 9-0) →head-to-head: Ichinojo leads 10-4; the rating model gives Ichinojo 81%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even