The first day of the Sumo Spring Tournament is the 10th. New ozeki Kotonowaka got off to a winning start by defeating Hiramaku's Atamifuji.
Yokozuna Terunofuji, who was on the verge of winning his 10th consecutive tournament in two tournaments, faced off against Nishikiki, who had returned to komusubi, in the first round of knots. One yokozuna and two ozeki were defeated on the first day.