Takakeisho leads alone at 9-1

Onosho, Aoiyama, Daieisho, Takayasu trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Komusubi Takakeisho9-1
• Maegashira 13 Onosho8-2
• Maegashira 12 Aoiyama8-2 ・ W8
• Maegashira 9 Daieisho8-2
• Ozeki Takayasu8-2

Daiamami (Maegashira 15) beat Ikioi (Maegashira 8) by Katasukashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Daiamami5-5

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Chiyomarumake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 13 Onoshokachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 9 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 12 Aoiyamakachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 11 Chiyonokunimake-koshi (2-8)
• Ozeki Takayasukachi-koshi (8-2)

• Ichinojo (Sekiwake, 3-7) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 8-2) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 8-6; the rating model gives Ichinojo 37%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 5, 5-5) vs Tochinoshin (Ozeki, 5-5) →head-to-head: Tochinoshin leads 11-6; the rating model gives Chiyotairyu 21%
• Takakeisho (Komusubi, 9-1) vs Tochiozan (Maegashira 2, 6-4) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 6-2; the rating model gives Takakeisho 74%