Yokozuna Musashimaru, looking somewhat relaxed after capturing the Haru Basho title the previous day, lost to ozeki Tochiazuma on the final day, to finish with a 13-2 record and his 10th title.

It was very much a repeat of Musashimaru's performance last November, when he also lost on the final day after having clinched the championship earlier.

Musashimaru's 10th yusho puts him in the same bracket with Tochinishiki, Wakanohana, and Kitanofuji, who also finished with 10 titles. Akebono won 11, Wajima 14, the still active Takanohana 22, Kitanoumi 24, Chiyonofuji 31, and Taiho 32.