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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Grant was caught snoozing in Wimbledon's Royal Box during Djokovic match
Actor Hugh Grant got a bit bored during Wednesday's latest Wimbledon competition while sitting in the Royal Box at London's premier tennis event. During the match between tennis superstars Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli, the broadcast camera zoomed in on Grant, who was visibly snoozing in his seat. Grant, one of the great fussy men in recent memory, will probably have a delightfully sarcastic quip to being caught on camera in a deep sleep during a major tennis match. It's why you love him as one of our elite Hollywood grumps. However, somebody wake him up so he doesn't miss any more of that match! We're sure those Wimbledon tickets weren't cheap! Hugh Grant falling asleep in the Royal Box during the Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli match at Wimbledon. 😭😭😭 — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 9, 2025 Alas, maybe Grant will wake up for the next match. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Hugh Grant caught snoozing in Wimbledon's Royal Box during Djokovic match
Perth Now
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tennis journo stuns world with ‘disrespectful' question to star
A reporter has stunned Brit star Cameron Norrie and left the tennis world aghast with a question that has been described as 'disrespectful' and 'pathetic'. After Norrie defeated Italian Mattia Bellucci in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 to enter the fourth round of Wimbledon, he then took his chair in the press room to answer questions, so he thought, about the largely forgettable match and his form. But what followed was not what he expected and, for what it's worth, not what other journalists expected either. 'Apart from everyone here loving tennis, some of the gossip has been about who Emma Raducanu is dating. Can I ask if you're dating her? Can we get to the bottom of this please?' the reporter asked, much to the surprise of Norrie. Raducanu is obviously another rising Brit star on the tennis scene. And the world No.40 just got a standing ovation from the adoring crowd after losing her Centre Court match to Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday morning (AEST). Norrie was shocked. 'Sorry?' he said. Cameron Norrie celebrates winning his match against Mattia Bellucci on Day 5 at Wimbledon. Credit: PA Images via Getty Images The reporter continued: 'I'm trying to find out who's dating Emma Raducanu. It seems to be going around all the men's singles. I was wondering if you're dating her, please?' Norrie: 'I'm not. No. You can ask her though.' While Norrie clearly handled himself in a dignified manner, the exchange infuriated the tennis world. Popular social media account the Tennis Letter was scathing. 'Cam Norrie being asked about Emma Raducanu's dating life in his Wimbledon press conference is a new all time low,' they said: And respected tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg said: 'Even for British tabloids at Wimbledon, this is a yiiiiiiiikes.' Fan raged. 'It's pathetic. Tennis journalism at its worst. Completely disrespectful towards Norrie and he shouldn't have entertained the question at all. Also, just curious how many people are even remotely interested in Raducanu's dating life?' one fan blasted on X (formerly Twitter). 'Omg, who would ask that?' another said. And several fans thought a media ban was appropriate. 'It really is (appalling). They should not be allowed back in the press room,' a fan said. And another: 'That 'reporter' needs to be banned.' Norrie — a 2022 Wimbledon semi-finalist — will now face Nicolas Jarry in the fourth round after Jarry defeated Brazil's rising teenage star Joao Fonseca 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-4) on a raucous No.2 Court. He is the last British man standing, keeping the home fans happy after they were disappointed to see Jack Draper depart on Thursday. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz has survived a 'stressful' afternoon, coping with a barrage of booming serves from veteran German powerhhouse Jan-Lennard Struff to take his unbeaten streak to 21 matches and keep his Wimbledon hat-trick ambitions on course. The Spanish champion knew all about the danger of the 35-year-old Struff, having been knocked out of the 2021 French Open by him when he was an emerging star and then also getting stretched by the towering German over five sets at the following year's Wimbledon. And the same old problems emerged again on Friday when, after Alcaraz had eased through the first set, Struff, who blasted down 13 aces in all, responded brilliantly to clinch the crucial break for 5-3 before levelling the match. But Alcaraz, who'd also had a serious workout from another veteran, Fabio Fognini, over five sets in the opening round, once again found another gear to prevail 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in two hours and 25 minutes. 'I knew it was going to be really difficult and I had to be focused on every shot,' said the 22-year-old. 'His game suits the grass, big serves, coming to the net, so I'm pleased with everything I did today. Proud to get the win in four sets. 'To be honest I was suffering in every service game I did. Lots of break points down. It was stressful,' added Alcaraz, who set up a last-16 date with 14th seed Andrey Rublev, who eased past veteran French leftie Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-2 6-3. Taylor Fritz, who had already negotiated two marathon five-setters over three days to reach the third round, needed another three hours and 12 minutes to get past Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Yet though his workload has been massive and he's had issues with his knee, he reckons he's actually feeling stronger as each match goes by as he gets ready to face Australian Jordan Thompson, four-set victor over Luciano Darderi, in the last-16. A surprising face in the last-16 draw will be Poland's world 109 Kamil Majchrzak, who beat Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (8-6) and will next face Russian 17th seed Karen Khachanov, who finally beat Portugal's Nuno Borges in a match tiebreak 7-6 (8-6) 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-6 (10-8). - With AAP
7NEWS
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Tennis journalist shocks world with Emma Raducanu question to Brit star Cameron Norrie
A reporter has stunned Brit star Cameron Norrie and left the tennis world aghast with a question that has been described as 'disrespectful' and 'pathetic'. After Norrie defeated Italian Mattia Bellucci in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 to enter the fourth round of Wimbledon, he then took his chair in the press room to answer questions, so he thought, about the largely forgettable match and his form. But what followed was not what he expected and, for what it's worth, not what other journalists expected either. 'Apart from everyone here loving tennis, some of the gossip has been about who Emma Raducanu is dating. Can I ask if you're dating her? Can we get to the bottom of this please?' the reporter asked, much to the surprise of Norrie. Raducanu is obviously another rising Brit star on the tennis scene. And the world No.40 just got a standing ovation from the adoring crowd after losing her Centre Court match to Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday morning (AEST). Norrie was shocked. 'Sorry?' he said. The reporter continued: 'I'm trying to find out who's dating Emma Raducanu. It seems to be going around all the men's singles. I was wondering if you're dating her, please?' Norrie: 'I'm not. No. You can ask her though.' While Norrie clearly handled himself in a dignified manner, the exchange infuriated the tennis world. Popular social media account the Tennis Letter was scathing. 'Cam Norrie being asked about Emma Raducanu's dating life in his Wimbledon press conference is a new all time low,' they said: And respected tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg said: 'Even for British tabloids at Wimbledon, this is a yiiiiiiiikes.' Fan raged. 'It's pathetic. Tennis journalism at its worst. Completely disrespectful towards Norrie and he shouldn't have entertained the question at all. Also, just curious how many people are even remotely interested in Raducanu's dating life?' one fan blasted on X (formerly Twitter). 'Omg, who would ask that?' another said. And several fans thought a media ban was appropriate. 'It really is (appalling). They should not be allowed back in the press room,' a fan said. And another: 'That 'reporter' needs to be banned.' Norrie — a 2022 Wimbledon semi-finalist — will now face Nicolas Jarry in the fourth round after Jarry defeated Brazil's rising teenage star Joao Fonseca 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-4) on a raucous No.2 Court. He is the last British man standing, keeping the home fans happy after they were disappointed to see Jack Draper depart on Thursday. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz has survived a 'stressful' afternoon, coping with a barrage of booming serves from veteran German powerhhouse Jan-Lennard Struff to take his unbeaten streak to 21 matches and keep his Wimbledon hat-trick ambitions on course. The Spanish champion knew all about the danger of the 35-year-old Struff, having been knocked out of the 2021 French Open by him when he was an emerging star and then also getting stretched by the towering German over five sets at the following year's Wimbledon. And the same old problems emerged again on Friday when, after Alcaraz had eased through the first set, Struff, who blasted down 13 aces in all, responded brilliantly to clinch the crucial break for 5-3 before levelling the match. But Alcaraz, who'd also had a serious workout from another veteran, Fabio Fognini, over five sets in the opening round, once again found another gear to prevail 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in two hours and 25 minutes. 'I knew it was going to be really difficult and I had to be focused on every shot,' said the 22-year-old. 'His game suits the grass, big serves, coming to the net, so I'm pleased with everything I did today. Proud to get the win in four sets. 'To be honest I was suffering in every service game I did. Lots of break points down. It was stressful,' added Alcaraz, who set up a last-16 date with 14th seed Andrey Rublev, who eased past veteran French leftie Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-2 6-3. Taylor Fritz, who had already negotiated two marathon five-setters over three days to reach the third round, needed another three hours and 12 minutes to get past Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Yet though his workload has been massive and he's had issues with his knee, he reckons he's actually feeling stronger as each match goes by as he gets ready to face Australian Jordan Thompson, four-set victor over Luciano Darderi, in the last-16. A surprising face in the last-16 draw will be Poland's world 109 Kamil Majchrzak, who beat Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (8-6) and will next face Russian 17th seed Karen Khachanov, who finally beat Portugal's Nuno Borges in a match tiebreak 7-6 (8-6) 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-6 (10-8).
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Nick Kyrgios makes surprise Wimbledon appearance in Naomi Osaka's player box
Nick Kyrgios appeared in Naomi Osaka's player box to watch the four-time Grand Slam champion in action at Wimbledon. But Osaka didn't even know he was there. Kyrgios, 30, is missing his third consecutive Wimbledon Championships due to injury. Last year the Aussie appeared in SW19 as a pundit for the BBC, but he was not re-signed by the Corporation this time around. Nevertheless, Kyrgios has made the long trip across the world to be at Wimbledon. Nick Kyrgios was in Naomi Osaka’s box for her first round match at Wimbledon. ðŸ'€ — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 30, 2025 Last week he appeared on stage at Wimbledon Theatre as part of his Good Trouble podcast tour. And on day one of the tournament, he trudged out to Court 18 to watch Osaka in action. Kyrgios is signed to Osaka's 'Evolve' management group. The pair have also signed up to play in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles event in August. Despite Wimbledon recording 33C temperatures today, incredibly Kyrgios wore more than one layer in the sweltering heat. Osaka, 27, got her Championships off to a perfect start by beating Talia Gibson 6-4 7-6. The Japanese superstar will meet either fifth seed Zheng Qinwen or Katarina Siniakova in the second round on Wednesday. Following her win, Osaka admitted that she didn't even know that Kyrgios had turned up: 'Oh, he was there? I did not hear anything, OK.' The former world No1 added: 'Oh, my God. I jokingly told someone, 'Hey, I know Nick's around, maybe he wants to come to my match'. 'But I was joking, because I know we're two completely different players. Honestly, I would have loved to come to his matches, because I know he's pretty fun. 'Yeah, I think that's also a big part of why we're different is because I know he kind of tells his box what to do, and he probably would have noticed if I was in there. I kind of zone out most of the time. 'That's a little embarrassing that he was there. 'I guess it is cool that he was there.'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carlos Alcaraz Celebrates French Open Win by Leading the Crowd in a Singalong
Carlos Alcaraz was in a festive mood after winning the second round at the French Open The Spanish tennis star led the crowd in a singalong after defeating his opponent in four sets Alcaraz also debuted a new hairstyle, which he addressed after the matchCarlos Alcaraz is getting the party started at the French Open! The tennis star held a brief singalong at Roland-Garros after winning the second round at the Grand Slam tournament on Thursday, May 29. In footage from the fun moment shared by the Roland-Garros, the No. 2 player in the world led the crowd in a celebratory chant. 'One thing, one thing. I always wanted to do,' Alcaraz, 22, told the crowd. 'I hope everyone follows me: popopopopopopo pololoooo!' The charming athlete won over the crowd, which responded, by chanting back, 'Olééé!' Carlitos knows how to have fun with the crowd 😅#RolandGarros — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 28, 2025 Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to CNN, the chant was from the pasodoble 'En Er Mundo.' Alcaraz's lyrical prologue capped his 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 defeat over Hungary's Fábián Marozsán, sending him to the third round. Afterwards, he sang the praises of his opponent, while summing up his own effort.. 'It was a great, great match. I played well in the first set,' Alcaraz said, per CNN. 'I had really high confidence. In the second set, he started to play much better, really aggressively and didn't miss at all.' He added, 'It was a little bit difficult dealing with his game in the second set, but I was pleased to stay strong and refresh in the third set and I started to play better and better. I had a really good last two sets.' Alcaraz also made headlines before the match, when he debuted a dramatic fade and ditched his beard — all of which had the shorn Spaniard doing some explaining. 'I think everyone saw my hair, my beard,' he told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday, per the Tennis Letter. He added, 'I had to do something about it. Probably people aren't used to seeing me getting a haircut between the matches. I think that's why people were a bit surprised. But I think that's something normal.' Read the original article on People
