Aonishiki leads alone at 10-2

Oshoumi, Asanoyama, Shishi, Abi, Atamifuji, Kirishima trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Ozeki Aonishiki10-2 ・ W4
• Maegashira 16 Oshoumi9-3
• Maegashira 16 Asanoyama9-3 ・ W4
• Maegashira 14 Shishi9-3
• Maegashira 12 Abi9-3
• Maegashira 4 Atamifuji9-3
• Sekiwake Kirishima9-3

Oshoumi (Maegashira 16) beat Churanoumi (Maegashira 5) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Oshoumi9-3

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Tomokazemake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kinbozanmake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 5 Tamawashimake-koshi (4-8)
• Komusubi Ohomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 6 Hiradoumikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Ozeki Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Yokozuna Onosatokachi-koshi (8-4)

• Hoshoryu (Yokozuna, 8-4) vs Aonishiki (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Aonishiki leads 5-1; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 49%
• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 8-4) vs Onosato (Yokozuna, 8-4) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 8-5; the rating model gives Kotozakura 28%