Novak Djokovic targeting a historic title win against Kei Nishikori in Miami Open final
Saturday 2 April 2016 18:33, UK
Novak Djokovic can achieve a historic sixth title win when he faces Kei Nishikori in the Miami Open final on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 3 HD from 6pm.
The world No 1 can secure a record 28th ATP Masters trophy, surpassing the record he shares with Rafael Nadal, and will also match the career record of six Miami crowns won by Andre Agassi.
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Nishikori stands in the way of the Serb after a stylish 6-3 7-5 semi-final win over Nick Kyrgios and the Japanese player showed his battling qualities while saving five match points in a quarter-final victory over Gael Monfils.
Djokovic was forced to work for his win over David Goffin in the semis, trading breaks with the Belgian player in the opening set, before he advanced 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.
In their eight previous match, Djokovic has won on six occasions, with his most recent triumph coming in straight sets in the quarter-finals of this year's Australian Open.
World No 6 Nishikori has reached only his second ATP Masters final and is paying little attention to his past record against the Serb.
"He's playing really good tennis. It's going to be tough," said Nishikori. "I'm not going to do something crazy. I'm playing good. If I can maintain this, I have some chance.
I have nothing to lose playing against him. I'll try something different and we'll see what happens in the final.
"He has beaten me many times but every time is a different situation. I've been playing well. Physically I'm in good condition.
"I have nothing to lose playing against him. I'll try something different and we'll see what happens in the final."
Djokovic was beaten by Nishikori in the 2014 US Open semi-final and does not think his opponent will experience any big-match nerves.
"He does look very composed on the court so I don't think he's going to feel any much different because we've played against each other so many times," said Djokovic, who is seeking a Miami-Indian Wells double for the third year in a row.
"He is somebody that has been around and played so many matches on the big stage. I don't see him being too overwhelmed or nervous."
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