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 immediately.
When Canada hosts Israel in Halifax, no followers might 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 obtained from native authorities and nationwide safety companies, mixed with disruptions witnessed at different current occasions each in Canada and internationally, indicated a danger of great disruption to this occasion,” Tennis Canada stated.
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 troublesome choice is our duty to guard individuals whereas guaranteeing that this Davis Cup tie can nonetheless happen,” stated Gavin Ziv, Chief Govt Officer, Tennis Canada. “We have been pressured to conclude that enjoying behind closed doorways was the one approach to each safeguard these concerned and protect the occasion itself.
“Whereas this consequence 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 degree. We’re wanting ahead to returning to Halifax with Crew 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 stated in a press release.
