Andy Murray gave Great Britain a 1-0 Davis Cup lead following a straight-sets win against Croatian teenager Borna Ćorić.
Ćorić, 16, was defeated 6-3 6-0 6-3 by the world number three, who claimed his 15th consecutive Davis Cup win.
Murray was left impressed by his junior opponent, though, despite conceding just six games.
Murray returned to winning ways against Ćorić
"He was solid," Murray said of the Croat. "H didn't make many mistakes. The future is very bright for him."
Murray was troubled by his back in the third but stressed it would not prevent him from participating in the weekend matches.
"My back is a little but sore - the change of surface is difficult, but after a couple more matches I'll have some time to rest, so let's just get the win this weekend."
Murray beats Ćorcić
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(01 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain poses for a photo with Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(02 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: A GB fan shows her support during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(03 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain is supported by Captain Leon Smith in his match against Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(04 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain is supported by Captain Leon Smith in his match against Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(05 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain in action against Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(06 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain plays a backhand to Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(07 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates winning the first set against Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(08 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Borna Coric of Croatia serves to Andy Murray of Great Britain during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(09 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain in action against Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Croatia v Great Britain - Davis Cup: Day One(10 of19)
UMAG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Murray of Great Britain in action against Borna Coric of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Croatia and Great Britain at Stadion Stella Maris on September 13, 2013 in Umag, Croatia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Borna Coric(11 of19)
Croatia's Borna Coric returns the ball to Britain's Andy Murray, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
(12 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
Andy Murray(13 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
Andy Murray(14 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
(15 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray serves to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
Borna Coric(16 of19)
Croatia's Borna Coric returns the ball to Britain's Andy Murray, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
(17 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray serves to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
Andy Murray(18 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
Andy Murray(19 of19)
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to Croatia's Borna Coric, during their Davis Cup play-off tennis match in Umag, Croatia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) (credit:AP)
Dan Evans, who surprisingly defeated Bernard Tomic at the US Open, will face Ivan Dodig this afternoon.