Mitakeumi, Terunofuji share the lead at 9 wins

Abi, Takarafuji trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Sekiwake Mitakeumi9-1
• Yokozuna Terunofuji9-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 6 Abi8-2
• Maegashira 7 Takarafuji8-2 ・ W4

Tsurugisho (Maegashira 16) beat Chiyonokuni (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Tsurugisho4-6

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 7 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 6 Abikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 4 Okinoumimake-koshi (2-8)

• Terunofuji (Yokozuna, 9-1) vs Chiyoshoma (Maegashira 5, 4-6) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 3-1; the rating model gives Terunofuji 95%
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 9-1) vs Shodai (Ozeki, 4-6) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 22-17; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 59%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even