Takanosho, Hoshoryu, Kotozakura share the lead at 9 wins

Takerufuji, Abi trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Maegashira 6 Takanosho9-1 ・ W4
• Ozeki Hoshoryu9-1
• Ozeki Kotozakura9-1 ・ W7
• Maegashira 16 Takerufuji8-2 ・ W5
• Maegashira 3 Abi8-2 ・ W4

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Takerufujikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 13 Ryudenmake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 3 Abikachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 4 Oshomamake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 2 Uramake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 4 Churanoumimake-koshi (2-8)
• Maegashira 5 Kotoshohomake-koshi (2-8)

• Daieisho (Sekiwake, 6-4) vs Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 9-1) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 14-6; the rating model gives Daieisho 42%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Takanosho (Maegashira 6, 9-1) vs Onosato (Ozeki, 7-3) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 5-3; the rating model gives Takanosho 19%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 9-1) vs Wakamotoharu (Komusubi, 6-4) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 17-8; the rating model gives Kotozakura 52%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even