Takakeisho leads alone at 12-1

Shimanoumi, Terunofuji trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Ozeki Takakeisho12-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi11-2
• Komusubi Terunofuji11-2 ・ W4

Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 15) beat Endo (Maegashira 7) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

Chiyoshoma (Maegashira 16) beat Enho (Maegashira 11) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Chiyotairyu8-5
• Maegashira 16 Chiyoshoma7-6

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Meiseikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 15 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 3 Okinoumimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 3 Kagayakimake-koshi (5-8)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 12-1) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-7) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 15-13; the rating model gives Takakeisho 62%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takarafuji (Maegashira 6, 9-4) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 7-6) →head-to-head: Takanosho leads 10-3; the rating model gives Takarafuji 30%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even