Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic earned $1.5 million for 70-minute exhibition in Saudi Arabia

A lucrative payday for the tennis stars

Tennis stars Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic pocketed a cool $1.5 million each for their participation in a 70-minute exhibition match in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The event was part of the Diriyah Tennis Cup, an exhibition tournament that brings together some of the biggest names in the sport.

Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are all former world No. 1 players and have won a combined 63 Grand Slam titles. Their appearance in Saudi Arabia was a major coup for the organizers of the Diriyah Tennis Cup, and it is sure to have generated a lot of interest in the tournament.

A controversial event

The Diriyah Tennis Cup has been met with some controversy, however. Human rights groups have criticized the Saudi government for its human rights record, and some people have questioned the wisdom of holding a tennis tournament in the country.

The Saudi government has been accused of human rights abuses, including the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The country has also been criticized for its treatment of women and its LGBTQ community.

Despite the controversy, the Diriyah Tennis Cup is set to continue. The tournament is scheduled to be held again in 2023, and it is likely to attract another star-studded field.