Shimanoumi, Takarafuji, Takakeisho share the lead at 8 wins

Chiyonokuni, Ryuden, Terunofuji trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi8-1
• Maegashira 6 Takarafuji8-1 ・ W6
• Ozeki Takakeisho8-1
• Maegashira 14 Chiyonokuni7-2
• Maegashira 10 Ryuden7-2
• Komusubi Terunofuji7-2

Tobizaru (Maegashira 4) beat Takakeisho (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

Shimanoumi (Maegashira 17) beat Yutakayama (Maegashira 12) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

Chiyoshoma (Maegashira 16) beat Terutsuyoshi (Maegashira 8) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 4 Tobizaru3-6
• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumi8-1
• Maegashira 16 Chiyoshoma5-4

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 17 Shimanoumikachi-koshi (8-1)
• Maegashira 6 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-1)
• Maegashira 1 Kirishimamake-koshi (1-8)

• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 8-1) vs Myogiryu (Maegashira 5, 3-6) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 14-1; the rating model gives Takakeisho 80%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takayasu (Komusubi, 5-4) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 4-5) →head-to-head: Takanosho leads 7-5; the rating model gives Takayasu 43%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Hokutofuji (Maegashira 4, 5-4) vs Takarafuji (Maegashira 6, 8-1) →head-to-head: Hokutofuji leads 11-7; the rating model gives Hokutofuji 59%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even