D. Gukesh wore a Roger Federer shirt during World Chess Championship, fans call it 'betrayal'
Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, who became the youngest chess world champion, wore a Roger Federer-branded jersey during his triumph over Ding Liren. Gukesh became only the second Indian to win the World Chess Championship, succeeding Viswanathan Anand.
Adding to the excitement was an unexpected sight during the final game when the juvenile champion was seen wearing a Roger Federer-branded shirt underneath his grey suit.?
Gukesh Dommaraju wore a Roger?Federer shirt for World Chess Championship?
The classic black RF emblem, which is linked with the tennis star, pleased chess and tennis fans alike, giving an unexpected yet symbolic twist to his victory. Gukesh had previously professed respect for flamboyant former India cricket captain MS Dhoni and legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic's ability to manage high-pressure situations.
Gukesh defeated incumbent champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday, becoming the 18th World Chess Champion overall and just the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the renowned title, which came with a huge USD 1.3 million prize. During his introduction, the FIDE presenters praised his "brilliant poise" and referred to his performance as a "performance for the ages" against a more experienced opponent.
Fans question his love for Novak Djokovic?
People on the internet claimed that Gukesh loved?Novak Djokovic more, but many people were confused. Here's what people wrote.?
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