Shimanoumi, Takakeisho share the lead at 9 wins

Ryuden, Takarafuji, Terunofuji trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi9-1 ・ W4
• Ozeki Takakeisho9-1
• Maegashira 10 Ryuden8-2
• Maegashira 6 Takarafuji8-2
• Komusubi Terunofuji8-2

Ichinojo (Maegashira 13) beat Tochinoshin (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 11-18, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 13 Ichinojo3-7

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Sadanoumimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 8 Terutsuyoshimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 10 Ryudenkachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 1 Wakatakakagemake-koshi (2-8)
• Komusubi Terunofujikachi-koshi (8-2)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 9-1) vs Kotoshoho (Maegashira 5, 6-4) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 3-0; the rating model gives Takakeisho 84%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-4) vs Takayasu (Komusubi, 5-5) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 24-10; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 58%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Hoshoryu (Maegashira 13, 6-4) vs Shimanoumi (Maegashira 17, 9-1) →head-to-head: Shimanoumi leads 3-2; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 54%