Takakeisho leads alone at 13-1

Terunofuji trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Ozeki Takakeisho13-1 ・ W5
• Komusubi Terunofuji12-2 ・ W5

Akua (Maegashira 16) beat Kotoeko (Maegashira 9) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 15) beat Meisei (Maegashira 10) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Akua8-6
• Maegashira 15 Chiyotairyu9-5

11 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Chiyoshomakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Tokushoryukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 16 Akuakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Kotoekomake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Tochinoshinkachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 12 Kaiseimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 6 Tamawashikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 2 Onoshomake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Kotoshohokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Takanoshokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Mitakeumimake-koshi (6-8)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 13-1) vs Terunofuji (Komusubi, 12-2) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 8-5; the rating model gives Takakeisho 69%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-8) vs Takarafuji (Maegashira 6, 9-5) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 15-6; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 70%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even