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Hugh Grant’s Wimbledon Nap in Royal Box Goes Viral as Djokovic Advances

The clip underscores how modern sports spectacles intertwine high-profile guests with continuous live coverage

Overview

  • Hugh Grant fell asleep in the exclusive Wimbledon Royal Box during Novak Djokovic’s fourth-round match on July 9
  • Grant’s attempt to hide his nap behind sunglasses failed as television cameras captured the moment and the footage spread rapidly online
  • He was seated next to Queen Camilla and attended with his wife, Anna Elisabet Eberstein, underscoring the tournament’s royal connections
  • Novak Djokovic defeated Flavio Cobolli in four sets to move into the Wimbledon semifinals
  • Commentators say the viral clip highlights the blending of celebrity culture, royal patronage and real-time sports media scrutiny