Jannik Sinner returned to court with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Cameron Norrie at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic.
What happened?
Sinner had been struggling with heat-related issues, which affected his performance at Roland Garros.
He lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo despite being the overwhelming favourite.
Why it matters for Jannik Sinner
The Italian tennis player has been working on his physical conditioning to cope with the heat.
He conducted medical tests to understand what happened at Roland Garros.
What comes next?
Sinner will begin his title defence at Wimbledon against Miomir Kecmanovic.
He could face a rematch against Rafael Jodar in the last-16.
Sinner's win over Norrie was a much-needed preparation for Wimbledon.
The tournament will start on Monday, and Sinner is ready for the challenge.
He has been practicing in warmer conditions to prepare for the heat.
Sinner's year has not been all bad, with five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and a winning streak of 30 matches.
He is currently the reigning champion at Wimbledon.
The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic was Sinner's first experience on grass ahead of his return to Wimbledon.
Temperatures rose to 36 degrees Celsius during the match.
Sinner's body seemed to shut down at Roland Garros, but he has been working to improve his physical condition.
He will face tough competition at Wimbledon, with Novak Djokovic in his side of the draw.
Sinner is focused on his title defence and is ready to face the challenge.
He has been putting in a lot of work to prepare for the tournament.
The heat has been a challenge for Sinner, but he is confident in his ability to cope.
He will look to build on his win over Norrie and make a strong run at Wimbledon.