Hokutofuji, Hoshoryu, Nishikigi share the lead at 7 wins

Hakunofuji, Endo, Takarafuji, Tamawashi, Wakamotoharu, Daieisho trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Maegashira 9 Hokutofuji7-1 ・ W5
• Sekiwake Hoshoryu7-1 ・ W5
• Maegashira 1 Nishikigi7-1
• Maegashira 17 Hakunofuji6-2
• Maegashira 16 Endo6-2
• Maegashira 15 Takarafuji6-2
• Maegashira 7 Tamawashi6-2
• Sekiwake Wakamotoharu6-2

Midorifuji (Maegashira 3) beat Kirishima (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance.

• Maegashira 3 Midorifuji2-6

• Meisei (Maegashira 3, 4-4) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 2-4-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 9-6; the rating model gives Meisei 16%
• Ura (Maegashira 4, 4-4) vs Wakamotoharu (Sekiwake, 6-2) →head-to-head: Wakamotoharu leads 13-3; the rating model gives Ura 23%; Technician vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Hoshoryu (Sekiwake, 7-1) vs Hiradoumi (Maegashira 5, 3-5) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 11-1; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 83%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu