Shimanoumi, Chiyonokuni, Terunofuji, Takakeisho share the lead at 5 wins

Kotoeko, Ryuden, Endo, Takarafuji, Hokutofuji, Okinoumi trail by one. 10 days remain.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 14 Chiyonokuni5-0 ・ W5
• Komusubi Terunofuji5-0 ・ W5
• Ozeki Takakeisho5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 9 Kotoeko4-1
• Maegashira 10 Ryuden4-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 7 Endo4-1
• Maegashira 6 Takarafuji4-1

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 5-0) vs Kagayaki (Maegashira 3, 2-3) →head-to-head: Kagayaki leads 4-3; the rating model gives Takakeisho 81%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Hokutofuji (Maegashira 4, 4-1) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 3-2) →head-to-head: Hokutofuji leads 9-7; the rating model gives Hokutofuji 39%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Terunofuji (Komusubi, 5-0) vs Kirishima (Maegashira 1, 1-4) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 13-0; the rating model gives Terunofuji 49%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima