Terunofuji leads alone at 8-0

May (Natsu) 2023 has completed day 8. Terunofuji (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.

Championship Race

Asanoyama, Meisei trail by one. 7 days remain.

解説・ InsightTerunofuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.

Kadoban ozeki Takakeisho stands at 6-2 — 2 more wins needed with 7 days left.

解説・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he survived 4 of 5, and fell 1 time.

At 2605, his rating remains near his career peak of 2676 — no sign of decline in the data.

1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightTerunofuji clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.

Terunofuji (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Meisei (Maegashira 6, 7-1) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 9-4; the rating model gives Terunofuji 80%
Nishikigi (Maegashira 4, 2-6) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 6-2) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 9-3; the rating model gives Nishikigi 24%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even