Shimanoumi, Takakeisho share the lead at 11 wins

Terunofuji trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi11-1 ・ W6
• Ozeki Takakeisho11-1
• Komusubi Terunofuji10-2

Akua (Maegashira 16) beat Endo (Maegashira 7) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance.

Shimanoumi (Maegashira 17) beat Ryuden (Maegashira 10) by Shitatedashinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Akua7-5
• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi11-1

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Aoiyamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 14 Chiyonokunikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 4 Hokutofujikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 4 Tobizarumake-koshi (4-8)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 11-1) vs Shimanoumi (Maegashira 17, 11-1) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 3-0; the rating model gives Takakeisho 92%
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-6) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 6-6) →head-to-head: Takanosho leads 11-9; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 50%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even