Hokutofuji, Nishikigi share the lead at 10 wins

Hakunofuji, Hoshoryu trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Maegashira 9 Hokutofuji10-2
• Maegashira 1 Nishikigi10-2
• Maegashira 17 Hakunofuji9-3
• Sekiwake Hoshoryu9-3

Shonannoumi (Maegashira 14) beat Nishikigi (Maegashira 1) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 22% chance.

Gonoyama (Maegashira 13) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Shonannoumi8-4
• Maegashira 13 Gonoyama7-5

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Daishohomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 15 Ryudenkachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 13 Kotoshohomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 14 Shonannoumikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Komusubi Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Komusubi Abimake-koshi (4-8)

• Hoshoryu (Sekiwake, 9-3) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 6-4-2) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 13-12; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 42%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Wakamotoharu (Sekiwake, 8-4) vs Daieisho (Sekiwake, 8-4) →head-to-head: Daieisho leads 13-7; the rating model gives Wakamotoharu 51%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Nishikigi (Maegashira 1, 10-2) vs Hakunofuji (Maegashira 17, 9-3) →head-to-head: Hakunofuji leads 3-0; the rating model gives Nishikigi 84%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even