Hugh Grant falls asleep during Wimbledon 2025 match; fans say ‘he still looks hot and stylish’. Watch

Hugh Grant's appearance at Wimbledon 2025 sparked mixed reactions online after he was caught dozing off during a match.

Published on: Jul 10, 2025, 10:15:12 IST

By Riya Sharma

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British actor Hugh Grant recently made an appearance at Wimbledon 2025 alongside his wife, Anna Elisabet Eberstein. The couple were seated in the prestigious Royal Box on Wednesday, enjoying the day’s matches. However, a video and photo of the actor have now surfaced on the internet, capturing the moment he appeared to doze off mid-match.

British actor Hugh Grant reacts in the royal box of Centre Court during 2025 Wimbledon Championships (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (AFP)

Hugh Grant falls asleep during Wimbledon 2025

The 64-year-old was caught on camera sleeping during the Novak Djokovic vs Flavio Cobolli match at the Wimbledon 2025 tournament on Wednesday. The actor, who looked stylish in a black formal coat and trousers with black sunglasses, was seen slumped to one side of his chair and appeared to be asleep, his eyes hidden behind his tinted glasses. He was surrounded by several celebrities and was seated directly behind Queen Camilla. The thrilling match featured a tie-breaker, with Novak coming from behind to win in four sets.

Internet reacts

Fans on social media were quick to react to him dozing off during the match. One of the comments read, "Still a very hot guy!" Another fan wrote, "He's hilarious even when he's not trying to be!😂" Another comment read, "he still looks hot and stylish." However, some internet users found it disrespectful and wrote, "How can you fall asleep during a super tie break? You must be there not out your free will." Another comment read, "am i the only one who thinks this is a bit disrespectful?" Another added, "No you're not. What a waste of a ticket when genuine tennis fans can't get in to #WIMBLEDON."

According to Wimbledon’s official website, invitations for the Royal Box come from the Chair of the All England Club, taking into account suggestions from members of The Championships’ Organising Committee, the Lawn Tennis Association and other relevant sources. Guests are invited to the Clubhouse for lunch, tea and drinks at the end of the day.

Meanwhile, Hugh was last seen in the romantic comedy film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Directed by Michael Morris and written by Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan, the film also featured Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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