Abi, Mitakeumi, Terunofuji share the lead at 10 wins

Kotozakura trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Maegashira 6 Abi10-2 ・ W4
• Sekiwake Mitakeumi10-2
• Yokozuna Terunofuji10-2
• Maegashira 14 Kotozakura9-3

Meisei (Komusubi) beat Terunofuji (Yokozuna) by Katasukashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 12% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-9, which makes it count double.

• Komusubi Meisei5-7

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Ishiurakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 14 Ichiyamamotomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 12 Chiyotairyumake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 6 Hoshoryukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 13 Yutakayamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 5 Chiyoshomamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 5 Onoshokachi-koshi (8-4)

• Terunofuji (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Takanosho (Sekiwake, 6-6) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 9-7; the rating model gives Terunofuji 84%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Onosho (Maegashira 5, 8-4) vs Shodai (Ozeki, 5-7) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 8-6; the rating model gives Onosho 33%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 10-2) vs Abi (Maegashira 6, 10-2) →head-to-head: Mitakeumi leads 11-8; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 60%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even