There were many rumors about the participation of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at a performance in Saudi Arabia after the murder of a journalist in the Middle East country. It was asked not to help the Saudi regime to clean up its image and, once landed in Paris, the two were asked for respect.

"I gave my consent to play a year ago. I know there have been some very bad events, and we want to wait for things to be cleared up after developments, "Nadal said.

"I do not like being involved in political affairs and being part of what's really bad. I know that what has happened is very sad, but we need more information to make a rational choice, "said Djokovic, revealing the indecision of the two players to participate or not at the event