For those who were wondering about the aftermath of the Sakaizawa = Kakizoe match on Day 7, West Maegashira 15 SAKAIZAWA (3-4) did withdraw for Day 8. According to the NSK website, the following rikishi has withdrawn from the current tournament as of day 9: (spoiler space) 5 4 3 2 1 x Day 9 East Jonidan 110 OOWAKA (1-3)