Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2021 ・ Day 9 ・ May 17
Terunofuji leads alone at 9-0
May (Natsu) 2021 has completed day 9. Terunofuji (Ozeki) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
6 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightTerunofuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Ozeki Terunofuji9-0 ・ W9
Upsets
Hoshoryu (Maegashira 5) beat Shodai (Ozeki) by Sotogake — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.
Chiyomaru (Maegashira 16) beat Tamawashi (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-5, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Shodai stands at 5-4 — 3 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived his only previous one.
- Ozeki Shodai5-4 ・ kadoban #2
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 2 Tobizarumake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Onosho (Maegashira 5, 6-3) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 7-2) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 12-3; the rating model gives Onosho 29%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Shodai (Ozeki, 5-4) vs Takayasu (Sekiwake, 6-3) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 19-9; the rating model gives Shodai 52%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Kirishima (Maegashira 4, 2-7) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 9-0) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 13-0; the rating model gives Kirishima 17%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima