Takakeisho leads alone at 10-1

Aoiyama, Daieisho, Takayasu trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Komusubi Takakeisho10-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 12 Aoiyama9-2 ・ W9
• Maegashira 9 Daieisho9-2
• Ozeki Takayasu9-2 ・ W4

Daiamami (Maegashira 15) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Daiamami6-5

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Takanoshomake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 11 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 6 Kagayakimake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Goeidokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Sekiwake Ichinojomake-koshi (3-8)

• Tochinoshin (Ozeki, 6-5) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 9-2) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 14-9; the rating model gives Tochinoshin 50%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Goeido (Ozeki, 8-3) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 5-6) →head-to-head: Goeido leads 9-8; the rating model gives Goeido 56%
• Takakeisho (Komusubi, 10-1) vs Tamawashi (Maegashira 2, 7-4) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 15-8; the rating model gives Takakeisho 66%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even