By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Canada will host Israel in a Davis Cup World Group I tie performed behind closed doorways, Tennis Canada introduced right this moment.
When Canada hosts Israel in Halifax, no followers can 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 considerations.”
“Intelligence acquired from native authorities and nationwide safety businesses, mixed with disruptions witnessed at different latest occasions each in Canada and internationally, indicated a danger of great disruption to this occasion,” Tennis Canada mentioned.
In an effort to make sure security of gamers, coaches, ball children, employees and followers, Tennis Canada has chosen to play the tie in a closed venue.
“On the coronary heart of this troublesome resolution is our duty to guard individuals whereas making certain that this Davis Cup tie can nonetheless happen,” mentioned Gavin Ziv, Chief Government Officer, Tennis Canada. “We have been pressured to conclude that taking part in behind closed doorways was the one approach to each safeguard these concerned and protect the occasion itself.
“Whereas this consequence could 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 wanting ahead to returning to Halifax with Workforce Canada within the coming years to make sure we are able to fulfill our mission of selling tennis and creating alternatives for followers and gamers to interact 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.
