Hyperpole at the 24h of Le Mans, Rennes in Europe, the 8th in Cincinnati … News on a set from Thursday, August 19

What you might have missed between last night and this morning

1. Tennis – ATP Cincinnati: Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas and Monfils ensure in the second round

Daniil Medvedev launched his week in Ohio perfectly this Wednesday evening. The world number 2, just titled in Toronto, imposed his law without forcing against the American Mackenzie McDonald, 64th player in the world, in straight sets (6-2, 6-2). Andrey Rublev had to fight against Marin Cilic (5-7, 6-3, 6-1) while Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas were at ease against Harris (7-6, 6-2) and Korda (7 -6, 6-3). Best French in the ATP ranking, Gaël Monfils only needed two sets to get rid of the Australian Alex de Minaur, seed number 14 (6-3, 7-5).

2. Football – Transfers: Bayern want Kehrer, Llorente extends to Atlético

While competition has intensified at Paris Saint-Germain for defensive positions, Thilo Kehrer could leave the Paris club in the last days of the summer transfer window. And the leaders of Bayern Munich would have agreed with the representatives of the vice-champion of France to afford the versatile German defender services.

For its part, Atlético de Madrid has decided to offer a huge contract to Marcos Llorente. The Madrid club announced Wednesday evening to have extended the contract of his midfielder until 2027. Highly coveted in Europe, the Spanish international has finally decided to remain under the orders of Diego Simeone. In Italy, after several weeks of discussions, Juventus reached an agreement with Sassuolo for the arrival of Manuel Locatelli (23), one of the Italian revelations of Euro 2020.

3. Football – Champions League: the go-offs have delivered their verdict

All the C1 play-offs are over. In the aftermath of Monaco’s defeat against Chakhtior (0-1) and the victories of Sheriff Tiraspol and Salzburg, respectively against Dinamo Zagreb (3-0) and Bröndby (2-1), Benfica won d ‘a short header against PSV (2-1) for what was the shock of the evening. In the other matches, Young Boys Bern beat Ferencvaros (3-2) and Malmö disposed of Ludogorest (2-0). The return matches will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Tennis – WTA Cincinnati : Naomi Osaka has made a success of her entry into contention. The world number two had to fight against Cori Gauff to win in three sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-4) in the shock of the second round of the women’s table. Earlier in the day, Angélique Kerber won her fight against Elina Svitolina (7-5, 2-6, 6-4) while the French Caroline Garcia did not resist Muguruza (4-6, 3-6 ).

Football – Champions League: If you are not a fan of American sports, the expressions “salary cap” and “luxury tax”, which appeared in an article in The Times revealing UEFA’s desire for financial fair play reform, must have been yours. surprise. Explanations to understand everything in operation and the problems that this could pose.

Football – Ligue 2: For the first time since the start of the season, Sporting Club de Bastia, promoted to Ligue 2, won in a late match on the second day of the championship, against Quevilly-Rouen-Métropole thanks to goals from Maguette Diongue and Kevin Schur (2-1). Sixteenth before the meeting, the Bastiais are now eleventh in the standings.

Tennis – WTA Cincinnati : Simona Halep withdrew from the rest of the American tournament due to a right adductor injury. The Romanian, who won her first match against Magda Linette, hopes to be handed in time for the kick-off of the US Open, which will start in ten days.

Football – Women’s Champions League: Bordeaux won their match against Slovacko (2-1) to afford the right to challenge Kristianstad this Saturday in an attempt to win their ticket for the play-offs of this 2021-2022 edition of the Women’s Champions League, for the very first participation of the Girondin club.

The catch-up video

The enormous collective fall that occurred during the last ten kilometers of the 5th stage brought the Rein Taaramäe red jersey to the ground, as did the French Romain Bardet. Egan Bernal and Fabio Jakobsen have miraculously escaped the worst. Find the explanations in the palette of Jacky Durand.

The Tweet that warms up a bit

With five days before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the weather is fine over Tokyo. Latest preparations for Paralympic athletes around the world, who are eager to compete to bring back medals to their countries.

What you are sure to follow today

1. Football – Europa League Conference: Rennes has a meeting with Rosenborg

Stade Rennais will make its debut in the brand new European competition this Thursday evening, in the first leg of the Europa Conference Conference against the Norwegians of Rosenborg (8 p.m.). After a roller coaster season, the Reds and Blacks snatched the last ticket to the competition. With its new trainer, Bruno Genesio, Rennes intends to advance to the group stage of the C4.

2. Tennis – Cincinnati: it’s already the eighth!

This Thursday, at the end of the afternoon, the courts of Cincinnati will see some big names slash in order to reach the quarter-finals of the competition. On the program: world number two Daniil Medevedev will face Dimitrov, Ruud against Diego Schwartzman, Sonego against Tsitsipas, Berretini against Auger-Aliassime and Guido Pella against Alexander Zverev. In short, enough to promise great fights. On the French side, Rublev will stand on the road of Gaël Monfils and Isner on that of Benoît Paire.

3. Auto – 24H du Mans: Make way for the hyperpole

A few hours after free practice 3, the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit will give way to the Hyperpole. The goal ? Give back the spotlight to the exercise of the launched turn. Because 61 cars on a circuit inevitably pose problems, because of the yellow flags, the suction phenomenon and the lack of speed of certain vehicles. This hyperpole will see the six fastest crews in each category scrapped. Meet from 9:00 p.m. on Eurosport 2.