Novak Djokovic is the player I want to beat the most, says Kei Nishikori

has clear goals for the new season. The Japanese player wants to win his maiden Grand Slam and Masters 1000 title. But who does he want to beat the most right now? (Novak) , replied Nishikori.

He has different strength from Federer or Nadal, his game is rock solid and I still cant find a way to break that. Nevertheless, I always look forward to playing him. I feel like he also feels uncomfortable to play me.

I can still feel Im getting better, thats what motivates me the most, and the most exciting part of my life. Ive been playing tennis for over 15 years, but I feel I still have a room for improvement. On his Australian Open goals, Nishikori added: Hopefully I can go farther.

Thats going to be my goal this year, to do better in the Grand Slams, all the Grand Slams. Yeah, this one, hope I can go farther than quarterfinal. I had to do many things. I got to keep doing the training, I have to be healthy through these two weeks.

Also, conditions change here, so I have to be ready for that. Also, you know, I have to be really focused every match. Yeah, just need to play solid every single match. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title