Hakuho leads alone at 10-1

Asanoyama trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho10-1 ・ W9
• Komusubi Asanoyama9-2 ・ W5

Daishomaru (Maegashira 15) beat Shimanoumi (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

Kagayaki (Maegashira 13) beat Tsurugisho (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Daishomaru4-7
• Maegashira 13 Kagayaki8-3

Kadoban ozeki Takayasu withdrew at 3-5-3. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Takayasu3-5-3 ・ kadoban #3―――

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Shodaikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 13 Kagayakikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 14 Nishikigimake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Takakeishokachi-koshi (8-3)

• Endo (Komusubi, 5-6) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 14-2; the rating model gives Endo 22%
• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 8-3) vs Ryuden (Maegashira 5, 4-7) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 5-1; the rating model gives Takakeisho 76%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even