Terunofuji, Hakuho share the lead at 11 wins

4 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Terunofuji11-0 ・ W11
• Yokozuna Hakuho11-0 ・ W11

Hoshoryu (Maegashira 5) beat Shodai (Ozeki) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

Chiyonoo (Maegashira 14) beat Myogiryu (Maegashira 7) by Utchari — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 5 Hoshoryu8-3
• Maegashira 14 Chiyonoo5-6

Ozeki Terunofuji, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 11-0 — 2 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.

Ozeki Takakeisho's yokozuna bid is over at 1-2-8 — 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 Terunofuji11-0 ・ yokozuna bid
• Ozeki Takakeisho1-2-8 ・ yokozuna bid――――――――
• Ozeki Asanoyama0-0-11 ・ kadoban #2―――――――――――

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Tokushoryumake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 10 Tamawashikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 2 Ichinojokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 3 Tobizarumake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 5 Hoshoryukachi-koshi (8-3)
• Komusubi Wakatakakagemake-koshi (3-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 12-4; the rating model gives Hakuho 70%
• Terunofuji (Ozeki, 11-0) vs Meisei (Komusubi, 6-5) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 9-4; the rating model gives Terunofuji 75%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even