Hugh Grant goes viral for dozing off at Wimbledon during 'epic' tiebreak: ‘One of the most expensive naps’

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Hugh Grant appeared to briefly doze off while seated in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, drawing quick reactions from viewers and internet users alike.

The 64-year-old actor was spotted at Centre Court during the Men’s Singles Quarter-Final between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday.

Hugh Grant sleeps during dramatic Novak Djokovic match at Wimbledon

In the moment that has since gone viral, cameras caught Grant sitting with his head slightly tilted downward and sunglasses on, prompting speculation he had nodded off during the dramatic tiebreak.

The camera panned to the Royal Box during the match, showing Grant with shaded sunglasses and his head lowered, seemingly mid-nap

.BBC Sport posted the clip on X, writing, "It’s all got a bit too much for Hugh Grant," with a laughing face and sleeping emoji.

Grant was at the match with his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein. The couple arrived earlier in the afternoon and had already watched the Ladies’ Singles Quarter-Final between Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic before heading to the Djokovic-Cobolli match.

Hugh Grant charms Queen Camilla before taking seat at Centre Court 

Grant wore a black suit and navy tie, while Eberstein wore a cream midi dress and large sunglasses, her hair styled in loose waves.

Alongside Grant and Eberstein, several other notable figures were seen at Wimbledon. Grant had been seen charming Queen Camilla as he took his seat at Centre Court 

BBC broadcaster Nick Robinson was in attendance at Centre Court, while Sir Ian McKellen, Sienna Miller, opera singer Katherine Jenkins and her husband Andrew Levitas also made appearances the day before.

Oscar-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance and celebrity chef Marcus Wareing were among the guests too.

Internet reacts to 'one of the most expensive naps' of Hugh Grant 

Fans went wild over the clip of Grant caught napping that went viral on social media. Some joked about Grant falling asleep, while others expressed anger.

“Age is nothing but a slumber lol,” one user posted on X. Another joked, “Hope he doesn’t start snoring bless him.”

One viewer wrote, “Bro got caught in 4k,” while someone else added, “Waste of space.” Another user defended the actor, writing, “In his defense, he has something like seven children.”

More comments poured in: “Huge Grant is taking one of the most expensive naps in human history,” shared a fan, while another noted, “During an epic tie break too.”

A more critical post read, “Embarrassing. Especially when you’ve been given tickets!!”

Others defended him, with one writing, “Cut him some slack. He is 64, it is warm in London and he was in the direct sun, probably had a filling lunch and possibly a couple glasses of fizzy? Perfect conditions for dozing off.”

Still, another insisted, “He doesn’t deserve to be there.”

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