(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal remains on course for a record seventh French Open title after he dismissed the challenge of fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro to notch up his 50th Roland Garros victory. The world No.2 triumphed 7-6 6-2 6-3 over the 12th seed as he goes in search of the 11th grand slam title in his illustrious career. Standing between Nadal and a seventh Paris final is another Spaniard, David Ferrer, after the No. 6 seed beat Britain's Andy Murray 6-4 6-7 6-3 6-2. The former world No. 1 has lost only once at the French Open since making his debut as an 18-year-old in 2005. He is yet to lose a set in this year's tournament.
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Rafael Nadal remains on course for a seventh French Open title after beating Nicolas Almagro
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World No. 2 defeats fellow Spaniard 7-6 6-2 6-3 to set up semifinal clash with David Ferrer
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Ferrer, also from Spain, defeats British No. 4 seed Andy Murray 6-4 6-7 6-3 6-2
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The other semifinal will be contested by world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
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