Andy Murray has targeted a top-20 finish next year as he looks to continue his rapid rise up the rankings.
The 18-year-old began this year ranked 411 in the world but a remarkable season sees him now at 64.
The Dunblane teenager has clear ambitions for next year as he looks to emulate his achievements of 2005.
Murray told The Sun: “I want to be in the top 32 ahead of Wimbledon so I can be seeded. But the main thing for me is to finish 2006 in the top 20. That is what I want to do and I have great confidence I can do it.
“Last year when I was ranked over 400, I said I wanted to finish the year in the top 100 and I was slagged off for being too ambitious. I always thought that was a fair target and I managed to do it. So, top 20 is the next stage for me.”
Murray is the British number three behind Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, who are ranked 37 and 38 respectively, but he is unconcerned about becoming domestic number one.
Instead, Murray, who is set to make his Australian Open debut in Melbourne next month, will measure his progress by a global yardstick.
“I just don't quite get it,” Murray continued. “Obviously being the best in Britain would be good. But does it mean anything? I don't think it does. It is all about where you are in the world. If I finish 15th in the world next year but Tim and Greg are number seven and number eight, I will happily be British number three.”
