Novak Djokovic
Apr 1, 2016; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Novak Djokovic hits a backhand against David Goffin (not pictured) during a men's singles semifinal on day twelve of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Djokovic won 7-6(5), 6-4. Reuters/Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Novak Djokovic will attempt to close out a remarkable run at the Miami Open when the world No. 1 faces Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the final round of the tournament at Crandon Park Tennis Center.

Djokovic advanced into the final round for the seventh time after defeating Belgian David Goffin in their final four match 7-6(5) 6-4. The 11-time Grand Slam champion, who heads into the final round of the Miami Open with an impressive 27-1 match record in the season, has not dropped a set, although he almost lost one against Goffin in a match that lasted two hours and five minutes.

“It’s a tennis that is beautiful to watch,” Djokovic said of Goffin, reports the ATP’s official website. “Also, I think he improved his serve. I had difficulty reading it. It's not as powerful as maybe some other guys', but it's very precise and efficient. Also, he backs it up with a very efficient first shot after the serve.”s

Djokovic only needs one more win to claim a sixth Miami Open title and tie Andre Agassi in most wins at the tournament. However, the Serb will have to battle Nishikori first, who defeated Aussie teen Nick Kyrgios 6-3 7-5.

Djokovic leads Nishikori by 6-2 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head matchup, winning five of their last six meetings. Their most recent outing was at the Australian Open in January, where Djokovic defeated the world No. 6 in the quarterfinal round.

Nishikori, whose last title win came at the Memphis Open, is well aware of the challenge that awaits him in the final round of the tournament.

"It's going to be tough," Nishikori said, reports the BBC. "We just played in Australia and I lost in straight sets, so I need to do something better."

The last time Nishikori beat Djokovic was in a four-set semifinal round victory at the US Open back in 2014.

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