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Canada to open Davis Cup tie vs. Israel in empty Halifax venue amid security concerns
Tennis Canada canceled attendance at the Halifax matches due to credible threats of major disruptions from protests against Israel's Gaza actions, officials said.
- On September 12, 2025, Canada began its Davis Cup match with Israel at Halifax's Scotiabank Centre, holding the event without spectators due to safety concerns.
- Tennis Canada opted to conduct the matches behind closed doors, excluding spectators and media, after local authorities and security agencies raised concerns about increasing safety risks amid protests related to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Activist groups planned protests during the event, and around 400 protesters rallied near Citadel Hill with signs opposing Israel's participation, while Tennis Canada emphasized preserving the event's integrity.
- Gabriel Diallo of Canada defeated Israel's Daniel Cukierman 6-1, 6-2 in the opening match, with Diallo saying he adapted well to the conditions inside the empty venue.
- The closed-door format allowed the tie to proceed safely, enabling Canadian athletes to compete while nearly 1,500 tickets were refunded and matches broadcast without fans present.
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Canada closes doors to fans for tennis contest vs Israel citing security issues
Tennis Canada says Davis Cup World Group competition in Halifax faced ‘escalating safety concerns,’ forcing what it called a ‘very disappointing’ decision The post Canada closes doors to fans for tennis contest vs Israel citing security issues appeared first on Jerusalem World News.
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