Shimanoumi, Takakeisho share the lead at 10 wins

Ryuden, Terunofuji trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi10-1 ・ W5
• Ozeki Takakeisho10-1
• Maegashira 10 Ryuden9-2 ・ W4
• Komusubi Terunofuji9-2

Tochinoshin (Maegashira 7) beat Kirishima (Maegashira 1) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 7 Tochinoshin6-5

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Yutakayamamake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 2 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 5 Myogiryumake-koshi (3-8)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 10-1) vs Takarafuji (Maegashira 6, 8-3) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 11-3; the rating model gives Takakeisho 79%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Tamawashi (Maegashira 6, 6-5) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 5-6) →head-to-head: Takanosho leads 9-4; the rating model gives Tamawashi 27%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Ryuden (Maegashira 10, 9-2) vs Shimanoumi (Maegashira 17, 10-1) →head-to-head: Shimanoumi leads 3-2; the rating model gives Ryuden 67%