Current Standings
| Yusho Order | Rank | Rikishi | Record | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J10W | Yotsukasa 燁司 | 7-2 | In Contention |
| 2 | J2E | Takanotsuru 隆の鶴 | 7-2 | In Contention |
| 3 | J3W | Otsukasa 皇司 | 7-2 | In Contention |
| 4 | J1W | Kasuganishiki 春日錦 | 7-2 | In Contention |
| 5 | J8E | Asasekiryu 朝赤龍 | 7-2 | In Contention |
| ... and 20 other rikishi in contention | ||||
Yusho Scenarios
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Any of Yotsukasa, Takanotsuru, Otsukasa, Kasuganishiki, Asasekiryu could win outright at 13-2 if they win remaining matches and the others loseOutright win
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Playoff between Yotsukasa, Takanotsuru, Otsukasa, Kasuganishiki, Asasekiryu if they all win remaining matchesPlayoff
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Any of Wakatenro, Takekaze, Oikari, Kasugao could win outright at 12-3 if they win out and the leaders lose their remaining matchesOutright win
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Playoff at 12-3 if leaders lose once and challengers win outPlayoffYotsukasa , Takanotsuru , Otsukasa , Kasuganishiki , Asasekiryu , Wakatenro , Takekaze , Oikari , Kasugao
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Multi-way playoff possible at 11 winsMulti-way tieYotsukasa , Takanotsuru , Otsukasa , Kasuganishiki , Asasekiryu , Wakatenro , Takekaze , Oikari , Kasugao , Toyozakura , Shunketsu , Kobo
Win Trajectory
Daily Results
Tournament Narrative
Key Turning Points
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Day 2:
Leadership change on Day 2
Leaders: Yotsukasa, Kasuganishiki, Asasekiryu, Hamanishiki, Shunketsu, Chiyotenzan, Kinkaiyama
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Day 3:
Leadership change on Day 3
Leaders: Yotsukasa, Kasuganishiki, Asasekiryu, Shunketsu
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Day 4:
Leadership change on Day 4
Leaders: Yotsukasa, Kasuganishiki, Asasekiryu
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Day 5:
Leadership change on Day 5
Leader: Yotsukasa
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Day 8:
Leadership change on Day 8
Leaders: Yotsukasa, Takanotsuru
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Day 9:
Leadership change on Day 9
Leaders: Yotsukasa, Kasuganishiki, Asasekiryu, Otsukasa, Takanotsuru
Upsets
No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.