sentences:  He retained his status with nine wins in May but went "kadoban" for the sixth time after a 7–8 record in July.The September 2017 tournament saw Gōeidō as the only "ōzeki" participant with Takayasu withdrawing on Day 3 and Terunofuji on Day 6.After losing his opening match he then won ten in a row to stand as the clear tournament leader on 10–1, two wins ahead of rank-and-filers Chiyotairyu, Asanoyama and Takanoiwa on 8–3.