Hakuho clinches the title on day 14

• Yokozuna Hakuho13-1 ・ W12

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 13) beat Takarafuji (Maegashira 3) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-11, which makes it count double.

Daishomaru (Maegashira 15) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

Nishikigi (Maegashira 14) beat Tsurugisho (Maegashira 7) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Chiyomaru9-5
• Maegashira 15 Daishomaru5-9
• Maegashira 14 Nishikigi4-10

Kadoban ozeki Takayasu withdrew at 3-5-6. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Takayasu3-5-6 ・ kadoban #3――――――

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Ishiurakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Okinoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Ryudenmake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Aoiyamamake-koshi (6-8)
• Komusubi Abikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Mitakeumimake-koshi (6-8)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 9-5) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 5-1; the rating model gives Takakeisho 34%
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-8) vs Abi (Komusubi, 8-6) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 11-8; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 66%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even