Aonishiki, Hoshoryu, Onosato share the lead at 10 wins

Tokihayate trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Sekiwake Aonishiki10-2
• Yokozuna Hoshoryu10-2 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Onosato10-2
• Maegashira 14 Tokihayate9-3

Oshoumi (Maegashira 16) beat Midorifuji (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

Tokihayate (Maegashira 14) beat Atamifuji (Maegashira 6) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Oshoumi4-8
• Maegashira 14 Tokihayate9-3

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 17 Chiyoshomakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 11 Rogakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 8 Ichiyamamotokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 5 Shodaimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 2 Kirishimakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Sekiwake Ohomake-koshi (4-8)

• Onosato (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Aonishiki (Sekiwake, 10-2) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 4-0; the rating model gives Onosato 70%
• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 7-5) vs Hoshoryu (Yokozuna, 10-2) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 16-11; the rating model gives Kotozakura 35%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu