Terunofuji leads alone at 11-1

Takakeisho trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Ozeki Terunofuji11-1
• Ozeki Takakeisho10-2

Hidenoumi (Maegashira 6) beat Wakatakakage (Maegashira 1) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 17% chance.

• Maegashira 6 Hidenoumi5-7

Kadoban ozeki Shodai stands at 7-5 — 1 more win needed with 3 days left.

• Ozeki Shodai7-5 ・ kadoban #2

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 17 Akuamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Tsurugishomake-koshi (4-8)
• Komusubi Daieishomake-koshi (4-8)
• Sekiwake Takanoshomake-koshi (4-8)
• Sekiwake Takayasukachi-koshi (8-4)

• Endo (Maegashira 8, 9-3) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 11-5; the rating model gives Endo 28%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Shodai (Ozeki, 7-5) vs Takarafuji (Maegashira 7, 6-6) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 20-3; the rating model gives Shodai 74%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Ichinojo (Maegashira 6, 8-4) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 11-1) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 14-3; the rating model gives Ichinojo 12%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even