Rafael Nadal's quest for a seventh French Open title is in good shape after he beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals.
Nadal marches on —
Rafael Nadal's quest for a seventh French Open title is in good shape after he beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals.
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Nadal's victory was his 50th at Roland Garros since he made his debut at the French Open as an 18-year-old in 2005.
Half a century —
Nadal's victory was his 50th at Roland Garros since he made his debut at the French Open as an 18-year-old in 2005.
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Nadal's opponent, Nicolas Almagro, couldn't cope with his compatriot's power or speed.
Time to Almagro —
Nadal's opponent, Nicolas Almagro, couldn't cope with his compatriot's power or speed.
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Another Spaniard, David Ferrer, booked a semifinal clash with Nadal after he knocked out the No. 4 seed Andy Murray, from Britain.
Ferrer on fire —
Another Spaniard, David Ferrer, booked a semifinal clash with Nadal after he knocked out the No. 4 seed Andy Murray, from Britain.
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Murray, who appeared to be hampered by injury, struggled to get a foothold in the match after he'd taken the second set 7-6.
Murray in a hurry —
Murray, who appeared to be hampered by injury, struggled to get a foothold in the match after he'd taken the second set 7-6.
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Victory secured Ferrer's first ever semifinal appearance at Roland Garros but he is well aware of the task that lies ahead against a player he describes as "the best in history on this surface."
Into the final four —
Victory secured Ferrer's first ever semifinal appearance at Roland Garros but he is well aware of the task that lies ahead against a player he describes as "the best in history on this surface."
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