The first Grand Sumo match was held on the 14th day, and Sekiwake Kotonowaka, who is predicted to be the subsequent Ozeki candidate, gained the match in opposition to Ozeki Kirishima, who had two losses.
In addition, Yokozuna Terunofuji, who had two losses, was given a bye, and in consequence, Terunofuji and Kotonowaka had been tied on the prime going into Chiakiraku.

