Takakeisho leads alone at 11-1

Takayasu trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Komusubi Takakeisho11-1 ・ W5
• Ozeki Takayasu10-2 ・ W5

Daishomaru (Maegashira 14) beat Ikioi (Maegashira 8) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Daishomaru5-7

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Ikioimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 7 Shohozankachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 3 Ryudenmake-koshi (4-8)

• Daieisho (Maegashira 9, 9-3) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 14-12; the rating model gives Daieisho 12%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takanoiwa (Maegashira 6, 6-6) vs Tochinoshin (Ozeki, 6-6) →head-to-head: Tochinoshin leads 3-1; the rating model gives Takanoiwa 16%
• Takakeisho (Komusubi, 11-1) vs Aoiyama (Maegashira 12, 9-3) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 6-1; the rating model gives Takakeisho 82%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even