Overview
- Grant was captured nodding off behind Queen Camilla in the invitation-only Royal Box during Wednesday’s quarterfinal between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli.
- The clip spread rapidly online, drawing thousands of reactions that ranged from amusement to criticism over his perceived lack of engagement.
- Commenters pointed to extended match times, open-air sun exposure and complimentary refreshments as possible causes of spectator fatigue.
- Djokovic rallied from a first-set tiebreak loss to win 6-7(6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 and is set to face Jannik Sinner in Friday’s semifinals.
- The episode has reignited conversations about celebrity conduct, hospitality effects and audience attention at high-profile sporting events.