Shonannoumi leads alone at 9-2

Takarafuji, Oshoma, Mitakeumi, Daieisho, Kotozakura, Onosato trail by one. 4 days remain.

• Maegashira 10 Shonannoumi9-2
• Maegashira 16 Takarafuji8-3
• Maegashira 14 Oshoma8-3
• Maegashira 7 Mitakeumi8-3
• Maegashira 1 Daieisho8-3
• Ozeki Kotozakura8-3
• Komusubi Onosato8-3

Kadoban ozeki Kirishima withdrew at 1-6-4. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Kirishima1-6-4 ・ kadoban #2――――

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 17 Tsurugishomake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 14 Oshomakachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 7 Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 7 Nishikigimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 1 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Ozeki Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-3)

• Wakamotoharu (Sekiwake, 3-5-3) vs Kotozakura (Ozeki, 8-3) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 17-8; the rating model gives Wakamotoharu 39%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 7-4) vs Mitakeumi (Maegashira 7, 8-3) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 9-3; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 86%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Shonannoumi (Maegashira 10, 9-2) vs Abi (Sekiwake, 7-4) →head-to-head: Abi leads 3-0; the rating model gives Shonannoumi 22%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even