Shimanoumi, Chiyonokuni, Kotoeko, Endo, Hokutofuji, Terunofuji, Takakeisho share the lead at 4 wins

11 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 14 Chiyonokuni4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 9 Kotoeko4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 7 Endo4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 4 Hokutofuji4-0 ・ W4
• Komusubi Terunofuji4-0 ・ W4
• Ozeki Takakeisho4-0 ・ W4
• Maegashira 14 Kotozakura3-1

Daieisho (Maegashira 2) beat Shodai (Ozeki) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Daieisho3-1

• Shodai (Ozeki, 3-1) vs Onosho (Maegashira 2, 0-4) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 8-6; the rating model gives Shodai 84%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 4-0) vs Daieisho (Maegashira 2, 3-1) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 19-9; the rating model gives Takakeisho 69%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Terunofuji (Komusubi, 4-0) vs Hokutofuji (Maegashira 4, 4-0) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 10-3; the rating model gives Terunofuji 54%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even