Milos Raonic is ready for the challenge of playing Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, as he goes for his first win against a Top 4 player at a Grand Slam.
The Canadian will be bidding to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal following his win over Feliciano Lopez, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-3. Raonic made the semifinals of Wimbledon last year, and has now reached the second week of a major at four straight Slams.
"I play for the opportunity to have a shot against the big guys at the big Slams. So the first week's about getting through and giving yourself that opportunity. I think that has a significant enough meaning on its own," Raonic said.
Djokovic has won all four of their meetings, including the final of the 2014 Paris Masters, but the up-and-coming Raonic is expecting to give him more of a challenge this time.
"I think I'm doing things differently. I'm moving better," he said. "I feel like I have it within myself. I just got to bring it out. I'm going to, like always, focus on myself first, make sure that I get my things in order, get my things organized, play my game, then throughout the match make the adjustments I have to."