Terunofuji, Hakuho share the lead at 10 wins

5 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Terunofuji10-0 ・ W10
• Yokozuna Hakuho10-0 ・ W10

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 13) beat Aoiyama (Maegashira 8) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 3-6, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 13 Chiyomaru4-6

Ozeki Terunofuji, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 10-0 — 3 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.

Ozeki Takakeisho's yokozuna bid is over at 1-2-7 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.

Kadoban ozeki Asanoyama has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Terunofuji10-0 ・ yokozuna bid
• Ozeki Takakeisho1-2-7 ・ yokozuna bid―――――――
• Ozeki Asanoyama0-0-10 ・ kadoban #2――――――――――

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 14 Daiamamimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 7 Myogiryumake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 4 Kotoekomake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 4 Chiyotairyumake-koshi (2-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-0) vs Wakatakakage (Komusubi, 3-7) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 1-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 72%
• Shodai (Ozeki, 6-4) vs Hoshoryu (Maegashira 5, 7-3) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 11-6; the rating model gives Shodai 74%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Terunofuji (Ozeki, 10-0) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-4) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 14-5; the rating model gives Terunofuji 68%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even