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Tennis: Canada to play Israel with no spectators in the stands
Tennis Canada announced that the Davis Cup between Canada and Israel would be played in a closed venue format.
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Prabhjot Paul Singh - Tue, 09, Sep 2025
- 22:41 EDT
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Tennis Canada logo / Tennis Canada
After COVID forced the 2020 Olympic Games Organisers to keep spectator stands empty during the competitions, it is now tennis that has been moved to hold the forthcoming Canada-Israel Davis Cup tie closed doors.
This was being done in consultation with the International Tennis Federation to avoid any possible disruption of the tie to be played at Halifax in Nova Scotia.
Tennis Canada announced on Sept.10 that the Davis Cup between Canada and Israel would be played in a closed venue format.
Measures are being taken to ensure the tie can proceed as safely as possible and without disruption. Tennis Canada, in a statement, maintained that the fans could watch on various TV channels or social media platforms. The decision to play the Canada-Israel tie in a closed venue format, without fans in attendance, was confirmed on Sept.9. It was not taken lightly and was made in consultation with the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Tennis Canada acted in light of escalating safety concerns. Intelligence received from local authorities and national security agencies, combined with disruptions witnessed at other recent events both in Canada and internationally, indicated a risk of significant disruption to this event.
Ensuring the safety of everyone involved, including athletes, fans, staff, volunteers, and minors, such as ball kids, remains our top priority. “At the heart of this difficult decision is our responsibility to protect people while ensuring that this Davis Cup tie can still take place,” said Gavin Ziv, Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Canada. “We were forced to conclude that playing behind closed doors was the only way to both safeguard those involved and preserve the event itself. While this outcome is very disappointing, it allows the tie to proceed in Halifax and ensures that our athletes can continue to compete at the highest international level.
We are looking forward to returning to Halifax with Team Canada in the coming years to ensure we can fulfil our mission of promoting tennis and creating opportunities for fans and players to engage with the sport in Nova Scotia and across the country.”
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