Takakeisho, Terunofuji share the lead at 8 wins

Abi, Mitakeumi trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Ozeki Takakeisho8-0 ・ W8
• Yokozuna Terunofuji8-0 ・ W8
• Maegashira 15 Abi7-1
• Sekiwake Mitakeumi7-1

2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Ozeki Takakeishokachi-koshi (8-0)
• Yokozuna Terunofujikachi-koshi (8-0)

• Terunofuji (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Takayasu (Maegashira 5, 5-3) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 13-12; the rating model gives Terunofuji 85%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Shodai (Ozeki, 5-3) vs Endo (Maegashira 4, 4-4) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 11-10; the rating model gives Shodai 52%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Hoshoryu (Maegashira 5, 4-4) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 8-0) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 8-3; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 33%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu