Onosato leads alone at 11-3

Abi, Daieisho, Kotozakura, Hoshoryu trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Komusubi Onosato11-3
• Sekiwake Abi10-4 ・ W5
• Maegashira 1 Daieisho10-4
• Ozeki Kotozakura10-4
• Ozeki Hoshoryu10-4 ・ W5

Takarafuji (Maegashira 16) beat Kotoshoho (Maegashira 8) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

Nishikifuji (Maegashira 12) beat Nishikigi (Maegashira 7) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Takarafuji9-5
• Maegashira 12 Nishikifuji5-9

Kadoban ozeki Kirishima withdrew at 1-6-7. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Kirishima1-6-7 ・ kadoban #2―――――――

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Rogamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 11 Hokutofujimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 2 Hiradoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 4 Uramake-koshi (6-8)

• Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 10-4) vs Kotozakura (Ozeki, 10-4) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 16-11; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 50%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Onosato (Komusubi, 11-3) vs Abi (Sekiwake, 10-4) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 6-3; the rating model gives Onosato 43%