Overview
- Aonishiki pushed out Hoshoryu on Day 14 to move to 11-3, restoring a share of the lead.
- Onosato lost to ozeki Kotozakura, leaving the yokozuna alongside Hoshoryu and Aonishiki at 11-3 entering the finale in Fukuoka.
- Aonishiki is 3-0 against Hoshoryu at this tournament after another decisive head-to-head win.
- Kotozakura improved to 8-6 with the victory over Onosato, securing a crucial winning record.
- Former sekiwake Wakamotoharu notched his eighth win to put himself back in contention for a return to the sanyaku ranks.