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Rafael Nadal’s incredible 18-year run comes to an end as Spaniard already eyeing comeback

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Rafael Nadal has exited the top 10 for the first time since 2005

Rafael Nadal has exited the top 10 for the first time since 2005 (Image: Getty)

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has officially left the world’s top 10 for the first time since he made his debut in April 2005. The Spaniard’s record 18-year streak was forced to come to an end after injury prevented him from playing Indian Wells , where he was last year’s runner-up. But Nadal is already said to be taking big strides towards a comeback, meaning he could quickly re-enter the elite rankings group.

Nadal’s incredible 18-year run inside the top 10 has officially ended today, with the Spaniard now sitting at No 13 in the world. It marks the first time that the 36-year-old had exited the top 10 since he made his debut on April 18 2005 after winning the first of his 12 Barcelona titles.

He will also stay outside of the elite group in the rankings for at least the rest of the month, having also pulled out of the upcoming Miami Masters. But the good news is that Nadal could get himself right back inside the top 10 by mid-April if his current comeback schedule continues to go to plan following some positive updates.

When the Spaniard withdrew from the ‘sunshine double’, he confessed he had no idea when he’d return and said his recovery process was taking a long time. However, Nadal finally seems to be on track and meeting the deadlines for an expected comeback on his favourite surface – the clay.

Rafael Nadal has been training at his academy

Rafael Nadal has been training at his academy (Image: Instagram @rafaelnadal)

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sharing footage of himself training on the dirt at his Rafa Nadal Academy in recent weeks, and those close to Nadal have also reported good news. Retired pro and Barcelona Open tournament director David Ferrer is the latest to provide a positive update on his countryman’s return.

The former world No 3 recently told Cope that Nadal had upped his training to five days a week and was “confident” that he would return in time for the Monte Carlo Masters, with main draw action starting on April 9. Nadal would also then go on to play in Barcelona – the tournament now headed up by Ferrer.

“I have faith and confidence that he can get to the tour on the ground well and, above all, that he can be in Barcelona,” the tournament director said. Ferrer also admitted that he thought Nadal’s sights would be firmly set on the French Open, and that he knew he needed to get some match play as soon as possible to have a chance at winning more Majors.

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Rafael Nadal is expected to make a comeback in Monte Carlo (Image: Getty)

He continued: “It’s an important year for him, a year where starting in Monte Carlo is going to be good because I think his primary objective is to win Roland Garros and more Grand Slams than any tennis player. Rafa understands and knows that for that he also needs match rhythm and the sooner he has it, the better.”

Ferrer isn’t the only clay-court tournament director to provide hope of an imminent Nadal comeback either, as the Monte Carlo Masters boss said Nadal was the first to sign up. “Rafa was the first [player] to be registered. He really wants to play at the Monte Carlo Masters and is giving himself every chance to take part in the tournament he’s so fond of,” David Massey recently revealed.

If he is able to play in Monte Carlo and Barcelona, Nadal will have a very good chance at returning to the top 10 as he is defending no points at either event having skipped both last year. It means he can only build on his ranking, as he now has 2,715 points to his name.

Jeremy Clarkson blasts Ashley Graham’s ‘dumb question’ as he sides with Hugh Grant

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Hugh Grant was branded “rude” following his interview at the 95th Academy Awards where the British actor was approached by model Ashley Graham. The 62-year-old appeared to shut down his chat with Ashley Graham, 34, and rolled his eyes at her on the red carpet on March 12.

Writing in his latest column for The Sun, Jeremy, 62, shared his thoughts on their awkward exchange.

The former Top Gear presenter claimed Hugh didn’t deserve “all the stick” he received on social media.

He penned: “Hugh Grant came in for a lot of stick this week for being rude to interviewer Ashley Graham as he arrived at the Oscars.”

The small-screen star blasted Ashley for the model’s “dumb” questioning.

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Jeremy Clarkson shared his thoughts on the Oscars

Jeremy Clarkson shared his thoughts on the Oscars (Image: GETTY)

Ashley Graham interviewed Hugh Grant

Ashley Graham interviewed Hugh Grant (Image: ABC)

“Well, I’m sorry, but she did ask him what he was wearing, which seems like a pretty dumb question to me,” Jeremy continued.

“So I rather enjoyed his answer: ‘My suit.’.”

During Hugh’s interaction with Ashley, the actor kept his answers brief before branding the Oscars “vanity fair” in a quip at the Academy Awards annual after-party.

Ashley began: “Hugh Grant you are a veteran of the Oscars and you have been here a few times. What’s your favourite thing about coming here to the Oscars?”

After a delayed response, Hugh said: “Well… um… it’s fascinating. The whole of humanity is here. It’s a vanity fair.”

Not appearing to get his joke Ashley replied: “Oh yes. It’s all about Vanity Fair,” in reference to the Oscars party.

She added: “That’s where we let loose and have a bit of fun.”

During the cringeworthy chat, the model asked who the actor was looking forward to seeing scoop an Academy Award, with Hugh commenting “no one in particular”.

Ashley then followed up with: “Who are you wearing tonight?”

To which Hugh replied: “My suit.”

“What was it like to be in Glass Onion? How fun is it to shoot something like that?” Ashley asked.

“Well I’m barely in it, I was in it for about three seconds,” Hugh quipped.

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She exclaimed: “But you showed up and you had fun right?”

To which the actor commented: ‘”Erm… almost,” before he looked away.

Ashley thanked Hugh before he walked off and the actor then rolled his eyes.

Social media users rushed to comment on the awkward interaction as Timothy Burke tweeted: “Hugh Grant wants no part of this dumb sh*t.”

Emily Miller fumed: “She was promoting HIM and his work and, in response, Grant was rude and dismissive. Like it’s so hard being rich and famous.”

Museum begins archaeological dig in one of the earliest black-owned Maryland properties

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The Academy Art Museum has acquired the properties at 106, 108 and 110 Talbot Lane for the creation of an annex, thanks to a generous donation by AAM trustee Elizabeth “Diz” Hormel.

Land records and archeological studies have identified that the land was originally owned by Henny and James Freeman beginning in the 1780s. The Freemans were one of the earliest documented free Black landowning families in Easton.

Through the end of the month, the Ottery Group, a Maryland consulting firm that offers services in archeology, historic preservation and the environmental sciences, will conduct an archeological study that builds on three previous studies of the Freeman site led by University of Maryland Department of Anthropology researchers Mark Leone and Tracy Jenkins in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

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Through rigorous testing, including ground-penetrating radar, shovel testing, and test unit and feature excavation, the UMD team collected approximately 20,000 artifacts. Based on the results of these investigations, it is likely that the site contains additional, well-preserved archeological deposits from the period of Henny and James Freeman’s ownership, from 1787 to 1828.

The research will be led by Lyle Torp, who founded The Ottery Group in 1998, and Matthew Palus.

On March 29, community members are invited to the site to meet the archeologists and learn about their initial findings. AAM Director Sarah Jesse will also be on site to share the museum’s future plans.

The Academy Art Museum will begin an archaeological dig into one of the earliest black-owned properties in Maryland to better understand the African American experience prior to the Civil War. 

The Academy Art Museum will begin an archaeological dig into one of the earliest black-owned properties in Maryland to better understand the African American experience prior to the Civil War.

Following the archeological study, AAM plans to rehabilitate the existing structure on the 106 plot and connect it to new construction on the 108 and 110 plots, which are currently empty lots, in an annex that will provide needed administrative space, as well as commemorate the historical significance of Easton’s Hill Community. Part of the annex will be named The Henny and James Freeman Wing and showcase the objects unearthed from the excavations in outdoor displays that tell the story of the family and neighborhood.

This act of philanthropy will allow AAM to play a role in both preserving the unique identity of the site and in connecting community members to their shared history. To Diz Hormel, the initiative has been gratifying, “I’m blessed and honored to be in a position to do this,” she said. “I do other things philanthropically, but this is a chance to do something very concrete, visible and tangible.”

Hormel’s gift is one of the largest in the Museum’s history.

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“It is an honor to be a part of such a meaningful project that will enable the work of the museum and contribute to a fuller understanding of the African American experience in Maryland prior to the Civil War. This is a unique opportunity to advance scholarship on early free African American communities and to make a greater impact within our community. We are exceedingly grateful to Diz for her generosity and partnership,” Jesse said.

Local civic leaders and community members have played a strong role in shaping the museum’s project.

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Historic Easton Inc. President Carlene Phoenix said, “The staff and board of AAM have taken numerous steps to reach out to neighbors and the civic organizations active on The Hill and to consider community perspectives on this complex redevelopment proposal.”

This addition will be both a transformative growth opportunity for the museum and have a lasting impact on the community, Jesse said.