World number one Jannik Sinner made a commanding start to his Wimbledon campaign on Tuesday, sweeping aside compatriot Luca Nardi in straight sets to reach the second round.
In sweltering conditions on Court One, the top seed barely broke a sweat as he dispatched Nardi 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 in under two hours, needing just one hour and 48 minutes to complete the job.
Sinner recently made headlines for unexpectedly parting ways with two members of his long-standing support team-fitness trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio-just days before the tournament began.
The pair had been instrumental in his Australian Open triumph earlier this year and his run to the French Open final in June.
Despite concerns over the timing of the changes, Sinner, who is still working with coaches Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill, remains confident that the decision won't derail his hopes of securing a maiden Wimbledon title.