Terunofuji, Hakuho share the lead at 14 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Ozeki Terunofuji14-0 ・ W14
• Yokozuna Hakuho14-0 ・ W14

Tamawashi (Maegashira 10) beat Hokutofuji (Maegashira 3) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

Aoiyama (Maegashira 8) beat Daieisho (Maegashira 1) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 13) beat Kotoeko (Maegashira 4) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 10 Tamawashi11-3
• Maegashira 8 Aoiyama6-8
• Maegashira 13 Chiyomaru6-8

Ozeki Terunofuji reached the 13-win benchmark at 14-0 — yokozuna promotion is within sight.

Ozeki Takakeisho's yokozuna bid is over at 1-2-11 — 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 Terunofuji14-0 ・ yokozuna bid
• Ozeki Takakeisho1-2-11 ・ yokozuna bid―――――――――――
• Ozeki Asanoyama0-0-14 ・ kadoban #2――――――――――――――

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Kaiseimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 15 Tsurugishokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Shimanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Chiyoshomakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Hidenoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Sekiwake Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-6)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 14-0) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 14-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 10-4; the rating model gives Hakuho 53%
• Shodai (Ozeki, 7-7) vs Takayasu (Sekiwake, 7-5-2) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 19-9; the rating model gives Shodai 46%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even