Richard Gasquet eased past Croatia’s Borna Coric on Friday to give France a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semi-final against Croatia in Zadar.
The experienced Gasquet beat his 19-year-old 6-2 7-6(5) 6-1 to secure the first rubber for France.
Former U.S. Open champion Marion Cilic faces France’s Lucas Pouille in the day’s second singles match.
