Hugh Grant Goes Viral for Falling Asleep at a Tennis Match – Fans Think They Know Why

Not even a seat in the Royal Box could keep the A-lister fully alert during one of Wimbledon’s biggest matches — and fans wasted no time offering explanations.

Hugh Grant drew online attention on July 9 after appearing to doze off during the men’s singles quarter-final at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Sitting alongside his wife, Swedish producer Anna Elisabet Eberstein, the “Heretic” star was caught on camera mid-nap as Novak Djokovic faced off against Flavio Cobolli in London.

A netizen’s comment about Hugh Grant dozing off during the Wimbledon match on July 9, 2025 | Source: Facebook/TMZ

In what quickly became a viral moment, the actor was seen resting in his seat at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s Royal Box behind Queen Camilla.

Wearing a tailored black suit, a white shirt, a dark tie, and sunglasses, the actor sat motionless with his head slumped to one side and his hands folded in his lap.

As photos and clips of the moment circulated online, fans were quick to chime in with theories on why Hugh fell asleep. One person noted, “Well, he does have five little kids.” Another wrote, “He’s an old man.”

Hugh Grant sitting behind Queen Camilla at Wimbledon on July 9, 2025 | Source: Youtube/Entertainment Tonight

The discussion continued with someone adding, “Well he’s in his mid 60s [sic],” and one netizen echoed, “He’s Old [sic].”

Others tied it to lifestyle, including a person who commented, “Too many cocktails at brunch,” and another who wrote, “Too many glasses of champagne 🍾 and hot weather.” Similarly, one person stated, “Too much champagne!!”

A few leaned on empathy and humor. One person posted, “Everybody gotta sleep sometime. Gotta admit tennis will put ya there 😂😂😂😂 [sic].” Another wrote, “😂😂😂 Love it. Don’t blame him!” A Facebook commenter added, “Maybe he was just Tired [sic]! 😉🤣”

Some pinned the blame on the summer conditions, as one asked, “Or was it the heat getting to him.” Meanwhile, another observed, “When you get to a certain age you just need the afternoon nap no matter where you are 🥱😴 [sic].”

Some comments took playful jabs at the sport itself. One person on Instagram said, “It is boring sport [sic].” Another on Facebook commented, “I mean. It’s tennis. I would to [sic].”

Though the moment was brief, it sparked widespread amusement, showing a side of Hugh Grant that many have never seen. Wimbledon is the perfect spot to catch public figures in such candid situations.