Francesco Laporta shot an opening 10-under 62 to lead the Abu Dhabi Championship by three shots.
Mika Stojsavljevic lost out 7-6 6-4 to Zeynep Sonmez in the last-16 of the Hong Kong Open.
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.
England captain Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.
Arsenal won 2-1 at Slavia Prague thanks to goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres.
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City won 3-2 at RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Liverpool lost their perfect record as they were beaten 3-2 at Fenerbahce in the Champions League.