Nishikigi leads alone at 10-1

Hokutofuji, Hoshoryu trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Maegashira 1 Nishikigi10-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 9 Hokutofuji9-2
• Sekiwake Hoshoryu9-2

Hakunofuji (Maegashira 17) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 7) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 18% chance.

Aoiyama (Maegashira 17) beat Tsurugisho (Maegashira 11) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 17 Hakunofuji8-3
• Maegashira 17 Aoiyama5-6

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Tsurugishomake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 17 Hakunofujikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 5 Hiradoumimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 3 Midorifujimake-koshi (3-8)
• Sekiwake Wakamotoharukachi-koshi (8-3)

• Wakamotoharu (Sekiwake, 8-3) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 5-4-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 17-7; the rating model gives Wakamotoharu 39%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Hoshoryu (Sekiwake, 9-2) vs Hokutofuji (Maegashira 9, 9-2) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 8-2; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 86%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Nishikigi (Maegashira 1, 10-1) vs Shonannoumi (Maegashira 14, 7-4) →head-to-head: Nishikigi leads 5-4; the rating model gives Nishikigi 78%