Chiyotairyu, Okinoumi, Tamawashi, Endo, Ichinojo, Onosho, Mitakeumi, Takayasu, Terunofuji share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Chiyotairyu2-0
• Maegashira 12 Okinoumi2-0
• Maegashira 10 Tamawashi2-0
• Maegashira 8 Endo2-0
• Maegashira 6 Ichinojo2-0
• Maegashira 5 Onosho2-0
• Komusubi Mitakeumi2-0
• Sekiwake Takayasu2-0

Meisei (Maegashira 2) beat Asanoyama (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 3-9, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 2 Meisei1-1

Kadoban ozeki Shodai stands at 1-1 — 7 more wins needed with 13 days left.

• Ozeki Shodai1-1 ・ kadoban #2

• Shodai (Ozeki, 1-1) vs Daieisho (Komusubi, 1-1) →head-to-head: Daieisho leads 24-11; the rating model gives Shodai 44%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Tobizaru (Maegashira 2, 1-1) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 8-5; the rating model gives Tobizaru 16%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Takayasu (Sekiwake, 2-0) vs Meisei (Maegashira 2, 1-1) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 5-4; the rating model gives Takayasu 57%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even