Hakuho leads alone at 11-1

3 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Hakuho11-1 ・ W10

Ryuden (Maegashira 5) beat Takakeisho (Ozeki) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-5, which makes it count double.

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 13) beat Sadanoumi (Maegashira 8) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 5 Ryuden5-7
• Maegashira 13 Chiyomaru8-4

Kadoban ozeki Takayasu withdrew at 3-5-4. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Takayasu3-5-4 ・ kadoban #3――――

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Daishomarumake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 10 Shimanoumimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 13 Chiyomarukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 12 Takanoshokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 7 Kotoekomake-koshi (4-8)

• Abi (Komusubi, 7-5) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 3-2; the rating model gives Abi 24%
• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 8-4) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-6) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 15-13; the rating model gives Takakeisho 46%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even