Tobizaru, Wakatakakage, Kirishima share the lead at 7 wins

Fujiryoga, Kotoeiho, Gonoyama trail by one. 7 days remain.

• Maegashira 15 Tobizaru7-1 ・ W4
• Komusubi Wakatakakage7-1
• Ozeki Kirishima7-1
• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga6-2
• Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho6-2
• Maegashira 4 Gonoyama6-2

Gonoyama (Maegashira 4) beat Kirishima (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Daieisho (Maegashira 4) beat Kotozakura (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-13, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 4 Gonoyama6-2
• Maegashira 4 Daieisho3-5

Kadoban ozeki Aonishiki has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-8 ・ kadoban #1――――――――

1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Tamawashimake-koshi (0-8)

• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 2-6) vs Gonoyama (Maegashira 4, 6-2) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 9-2; the rating model gives Kotozakura 77%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kirishima (Ozeki, 7-1) vs Wakamotoharu (Maegashira 5, 2-6) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 17-7; the rating model gives Kirishima 82%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Wakatakakage (Komusubi, 7-1) vs Kotoshoho (Sekiwake, 5-3) →head-to-head: Kotoshoho leads 6-1; the rating model gives Wakatakakage 65%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even