Takarafuji, Shonannoumi, Onosato share the lead at 8 wins

5 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Takarafuji8-2
• Maegashira 10 Shonannoumi8-2
• Komusubi Onosato8-2
• Maegashira 14 Oshoma7-3
• Maegashira 13 Churanoumi7-3
• Maegashira 8 Kotoshoho7-3 ・ W7
• Maegashira 7 Mitakeumi7-3
• Maegashira 5 Meisei7-3

Takayasu (Maegashira 3) beat Kotozakura (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 3 Takayasu4-1-5

Kadoban ozeki Kirishima withdrew at 1-6-3. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Kirishima1-6-3 ・ kadoban #2―――

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Mitoryumake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 16 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 10 Shonannoumikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Komusubi Onosatokachi-koshi (8-2)

• Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 6-4) vs Onosato (Komusubi, 8-2) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 9-3; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 72%
• Meisei (Maegashira 5, 7-3) vs Kotozakura (Ozeki, 7-3) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 9-5; the rating model gives Meisei 19%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Shonannoumi (Maegashira 10, 8-2) vs Takarafuji (Maegashira 16, 8-2) →head-to-head: Shonannoumi leads 5-2; the rating model gives Shonannoumi 71%