Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Terunofuji leads alone at 12-2
July (Nagoya) 2020 has completed day 14. Terunofuji (Maegashira 17) leads alone at 12-2.
Championship Race
Mitakeumi, Shodai, Asanoyama trail by one. 1 day remain.
解説 ・ InsightIf Terunofuji holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Kyokutenho in May (Natsu) 2012.
Upsets
Terutsuyoshi (Maegashira 7) beat Asanoyama (Ozeki) by Ashitori — pre-basho ratings gave just a 12% chance.
Tochinoshin (Maegashira 11) beat Hokutofuji (Maegashira 5) by Uwatedashinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Takakeisho reached 8-4-2 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived 0 of 1, and fell 1 time.
His rating has slid from 2661 to 2540 over the past year.
- Ozeki Takakeisho8-4-2 ・ kadoban #2――
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 16 Nishikigimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 17 Kotoyukimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 2 Takanoshokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 6 Ryudenmake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 7 Terutsuyoshikachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Shodai (Sekiwake, 11-3) vs Asanoyama (Ozeki, 11-3) →head-to-head: Asanoyama leads 9-6; the rating model gives Shodai 37%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
- Terunofuji (Maegashira 17, 12-2) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 11-3) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 14-5; the rating model gives Terunofuji 13%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even