Aki Basho
2001

After day 15, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 13–2. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Tochiazuma by okuridashi, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai sat out, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Wakanosato by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama sat out. Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Ōzeki Miyabiyama, Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 14, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 13–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru beat Wakanosato by okuridashi, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai sat out, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Kyokutenho by komatasukui and Ōzeki Miyabiyama sat out. Kotoryu won by susoharai, a rarely seen technique. Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Ōzeki Miyabiyama, Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 13, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 12–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru beat Toki by yorikiri, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai sat out, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Tamanoshima by sotogake and Ōzeki Miyabiyama sat out. Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Ōzeki Miyabiyama, Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 12, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 11–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru beat Kyokushuzan by yorikiri, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai sat out, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Tochinonada by oshidashi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama sat out. Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Ōzeki Miyabiyama, Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 11, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 10–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Tochinonada by shitatehineri, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai sat out, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Takanonami by yorikiri and Ōzeki Miyabiyama sat out. Tochinonada claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Hayateumi won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Ōzeki Miyabiyama, Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 10, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 9–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru beat Takanonami by sukuinage, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai sat out, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Kyokushuzan by oshidashi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Tochinonada by fusen. Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 9, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 8–1. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Tamakasuga by oshidashi, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Takanonami by fusen, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Tokitsuumi by oshidashi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Kaiho by hikiotoshi. Tamakasuga claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 8, Kotomitsuki (M2) leads the tournament at 7–1. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru beat Tokitsuumi by yorikiri, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Tosanoumi by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Kaiho by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Takanonami by okuridashi. Akinoshima won by komatasukui, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 7, Asashoryu (M1) and Kotomitsuki (M2) share the lead at 6–1. One win back, Ōzeki Musoyama leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Kaiho by uchigake, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Takanowaka by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Tosanoumi by yorikiri and Ōzeki Miyabiyama beat Tokitsuumi by sukuinage. Kaiho claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 6, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 5–1, among them Ōzeki Musoyama and Asashoryu (M1). One win back, Yokozuna Musashimaru leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Asashoryu by ashitori, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Wakanosato by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio sat out and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Tosanoumi by oshidashi. Asashoryu claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 5, 8 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–1, among them Yokozuna Musashimaru and Ōzeki Musoyama. 13 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Kotomitsuki by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio sat out and Ōzeki Miyabiyama beat Takanowaka by yorikiri. Yokozuna Takanohana, Tochisakae (M12), Ōzeki Kaio and Tochinohana (M10) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 4, Kitazakura (M13) leads the tournament at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Musashimaru and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Kotomitsuki by uwatedashinage, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Dejima by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Tamanoshima by fusen, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Tamakasuga by oshidashi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Asashoryu by okuritaoshi. Kotomitsuki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Yokozuna Takanohana and Tochisakae (M12) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 3, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Musashimaru and Kyokutenho (M8). One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Asashoryu by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Takanowaka by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Kotomitsuki by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama beat Tamanoshima by yoritaoshi. Higonoumi won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Takanohana and Tochisakae (M12) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 2, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Musashimaru and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Ōzeki Musoyama leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Asashoryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Tochiazuma by oshidashi and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Kotonowaka by yorikiri. Yokozuna Takanohana and Tochisakae (M12) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 1, 19 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Musashimaru and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Wakanosato by yorikiri and Ōzeki Miyabiyama lost to Kotomitsuki by yorikiri. Yokozuna Takanohana and Tochisakae (M12) remained out through kyūjō.