Terunofuji, Takakeisho share the lead at 7 wins

Shimanoumi, Chiyonokuni, Takarafuji trail by one. 8 days remain.

• Komusubi Terunofuji7-0 ・ W7
• Ozeki Takakeisho7-0 ・ W7
• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi6-1
• Maegashira 14 Chiyonokuni6-1
• Maegashira 6 Takarafuji6-1 ・ W4

Akua (Maegashira 16) beat Ryuden (Maegashira 10) by Uwatedashinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Akua3-4

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 7-0) vs Hokutofuji (Maegashira 4, 4-3) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 15-11; the rating model gives Takakeisho 72%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Myogiryu (Maegashira 5, 1-6) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 4-3) →head-to-head: Takanosho leads 9-6; the rating model gives Myogiryu 29%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Terunofuji (Komusubi, 7-0) vs Daieisho (Maegashira 2, 4-3) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 9-7; the rating model gives Terunofuji 51%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even