Sports from Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

Dubai Basketball made a stunning debut in the EuroLeague on Tuesday night, defeating Serbian giants Partizan Mozzart Bet 89-76 in front of a roaring home crowd.

Jannik Sinner was back to his best in a 6-2 6-2 victory over American teenager Learner Tien in Wednesday's China Open final, as the world number two picked up his third title of the year and 21st tour-level trophy overall.

Former world number six Gael Monfils will retire at the end of next season, the Frenchman said on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased to a 5-0 victory over Champions League debutants Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, bouncing back emphatically from their weekend LaLiga defeat.

Victor Osimhen scored from the spot as Galatasaray dealt Liverpool a stinging second successive defeat with a score of 1-0 on a tough Champions League night in Istanbul on Tuesday.