Gonoyama, Takayasu, Nishikigi share the lead at 5 wins

Endo, Shonannoumi, Hokutofuji, Tamawashi, Daieisho, Hoshoryu trail by one. 10 days remain.

• Maegashira 13 Gonoyama5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 7 Takayasu5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 1 Nishikigi5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 16 Endo4-1
• Maegashira 14 Shonannoumi4-1
• Maegashira 9 Hokutofuji4-1
• Maegashira 7 Tamawashi4-1
• Sekiwake Daieisho4-1

Tobizaru (Maegashira 1) beat Kirishima (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

• Maegashira 1 Tobizaru2-3

• Shodai (Maegashira 2, 2-3) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 1-2-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 12-11; the rating model gives Shodai 23%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Meisei (Maegashira 3, 2-3) vs Wakamotoharu (Sekiwake, 3-2) →head-to-head: Wakamotoharu leads 9-0; the rating model gives Meisei 23%
• Nishikigi (Maegashira 1, 5-0) vs Abi (Komusubi, 3-2) →head-to-head: Abi leads 7-5; the rating model gives Nishikigi 45%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even