US EditionProtesters Purchased Tickets, Planned Rally Inside Halifax Davis Cup Venue: Organizer
Tennis Canada closed the venue for the Canada-Israel Davis Cup qualifiers amid protests, refunding all 1,500 tickets sold and prioritizing safety concerns from authorities.
- This weekend, Halifax's Scotiabank Centre will host the World Group I Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel, which will be held without spectators due to security concerns.
- The decision to prohibit fans was based on intelligence reports provided by regional officials and national security agencies regarding potential disturbances linked to protests against Israel's military operations.
- Protesters purchased several dozen tickets intending to disrupt the event inside, but heightened security will keep demonstrations outside the venue.
- Gavin Ziv, CEO of Tennis Canada, stated that holding the event without spectators was a necessary decision to protect everyone involved and ensure the Davis Cup match could proceed.
- The outcome of the matches will determine which team earns a spot in the qualifying rounds for the 2026 Davis Cup, with players dedicated to competing despite the absence of spectators and a tense atmosphere.
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Davis Cup Tie Between Canada and Israel Will Be in Closed Venue: Tennis Canada
The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel taking place in Halifax this weekend will now be a closed venue with no fans permitted in attendance, Tennis Canada says. The organization made the announcement on Sept. 9, citing “escalating safety concerns.” It noted the decision was “not taken lightly” and was made in consultation with the International Tennis Federation (ITF). “Intelligence received from local authorities and national…
Canada vs Israel Davis Cup Match in Halifax Will Be Closed to Fans Due to ‘Safety Concerns’
Israeli athletes competing in the Davis Cup 2025 Qualifiers Israel vs. Germany. Photo: IMAGO/Paul Zimmer via Reuters Connect A series of Davis Cup World Group matches between Canada and Israel will be played this weekend in Halifax in a closed venue without any fans in attendance due to safety concerns, organizers announced Tuesday. Tennis Canada said its decision to close off the Canada vs Israel matches on Friday and Saturday was made in consu…
Gabriel Diallo stated that playing behind closed doors will not change much when he leads the Canadian Davis Cup team against the Israeli selection.
The meeting, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, will be played without spectators or media.
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