Jack Draper set up a second-round clash with defending champion Daniil Medvedev at the Italian Open but Dan Evans bowed out in his Rome.
British No 2 Draper was happy with his performance after a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Croatian Borna Coric.
Coric hung in well under immense pressure in the opening set before Draper finally took his seventh break point, but the 22-year-old was more ruthless in a one-sided second set.
Sitting in Draper’s box courtside was former top 10 player Wayne Ferreira, who is on a trial period assisting coach James Trotman.
Draper said: ‘Wayne coming in has given us a few little tips. He’s obviously been on tour for a long time. He was an excellent player himself.’
Jack Draper was happy with his performance as he progressed to round two in Rome
Looking ahead to playing second seed Medvedev, Draper added: ‘I’m going to have to play great tennis.
‘His level is incredibly high, he’s one of the best players on tour for a reason.’
Meanwhile, Evans battled hard against Italy’s Fabio Fognini but lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
