By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, September 9, 2025Photo credit score: Sarah Stier/Getty
Canada will host Israel in a Davis Cup World Group I tie performed behind closed doorways, Tennis Canada introduced in the present day.
When Canada hosts Israel in Halifax, no followers will probably be permitted.
Tennis Canada introduced the choice to play behind closed doorways was made in session with the Worldwide Tennis Federation in “mild of escalating safety issues.”
“Intelligence obtained from native authorities and nationwide safety companies, mixed with disruptions witnessed at different current occasions each in Canada and internationally, indicated a threat of serious disruption to this occasion,” Tennis Canada mentioned.
In an effort to make sure security of gamers, coaches, ball youngsters, workers and followers, Tennis Canada has chosen to play the tie in a closed venue.
“On the coronary heart of this tough resolution is our accountability to guard individuals whereas making certain that this Davis Cup tie can nonetheless happen,” mentioned Gavin Ziv, Chief Government Officer, Tennis Canada. “We had been compelled to conclude that enjoying behind closed doorways was the one option to each safeguard these concerned and protect the occasion itself.
“Whereas this final result may be very disappointing, it permits the tie to proceed in Halifax and ensures that our athletes can proceed to compete on the highest worldwide stage. We’re trying ahead to returning to Halifax with Staff Canada within the coming years to make sure we will fulfill our mission of selling tennis and creating alternatives for followers and gamers to have interaction with the game in Nova Scotia and throughout the nation.”
For followers who already bought tickets “ticket holders for the tie will obtain a full refund inside 30 days,” Tennis Canada mentioned in a press release.
