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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

La cámara de TV no lo perdonó: Hugh Grant se quedó dormido en un partido de Djokovic
El actor Hugh Grant, protagonista de un momento insólito en las gradas de Wimbledon
Hugh Grant se duerme en pleno Wimbledon. Foto: captura X

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