London: Kei Nishikori made a dream start to his ATP Tour Finals debut as the Japanese star clinched a surprise 6-4, 6-4 victory over Andy Murray on Sunday.


Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates his 6-4, 6-4 win over Britain's Andy Murray yesterday. Pics/AFP 

Nishikori is the first Asian singles player to qualify for the prestigious season-ending tournament at London's O2 Arena and he rose to the occasion with his first ever victory over former Wimbledon champion Murray at the fourth attempt.