New world champion Ding Liren and his rival Ian Nepomniachtchi have been doing post-match interviews, and some interesting tidbits have come out. Ding has been open about himself, as he already was during the match; Nepo less so, but there are still some interesting comments in his interviews - one of which provokes the question in the subheader above. It’s not meant entirely seriously, but Nepo isn’t 100% kidding, either. See for yourself here (HT: Marginal Revolution), and here (HT: Vinay B) you’ll find more of a glimpse into Ding’s soul.
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If the sleep meds were crucial to Nepo’s sleep, and I’m sure they were, why have them stored in one place only? Why not keep two bottles in two different locations? Lessons to be learned ...
I feel for Nepo, and I am sure after one loses something like that, even under "normal" circumstances, one's mind is full of recriminations and regrets. However, blaming, or suggesting blame for, the woman who cleans the rooms is not a good look ("And at 1am I found it had vanished. I guess the lady who cleaned the room, just …”).