Terunofuji, Hakuho share the lead at 13 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Terunofuji13-0 ・ W13
• Yokozuna Hakuho13-0 ・ W13

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 13) beat Myogiryu (Maegashira 7) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Kagayaki (Maegashira 12) beat Tobizaru (Maegashira 3) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Chiyomaru5-8
• Maegashira 12 Kagayaki6-7

Ozeki Terunofuji reached the 13-win benchmark at 13-0 — yokozuna promotion is within sight.

Ozeki Takakeisho's yokozuna bid is over at 1-2-10 — 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 Terunofuji13-0 ・ yokozuna bid
• Ozeki Takakeisho1-2-10 ・ yokozuna bid――――――――――
• Ozeki Asanoyama0-0-13 ・ kadoban #2―――――――――――――

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Terutsuyoshikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 16 Ishiurakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 3 Hokutofujikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 6 Onoshomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 5 Okinoumimake-koshi (5-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-0) vs Shodai (Ozeki, 7-6) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 10-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 72%
• Terunofuji (Ozeki, 13-0) vs Takayasu (Sekiwake, 7-4-2) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 13-12; the rating model gives Terunofuji 67%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even