Canada vs. Israel in Davis Cup: Match behind closed doors for security

Canada vs. Israel in Davis Cup: A Closed-Door Duel for Security

Miami, USA – The Davis Cup series between Canada and Israel, corresponding to Group I, will be played without an audience this weekend on Canadian territory. The measure, announced this Tuesday by the Canadian team, responds to security concerns and seeks to prevent possible disruptions during the sporting event. The decision was made after assessing the situation with local authorities and national security agencies. The Canadian team issued a statement explaining that the information received and the disruptions observed at other recent events, both in Canada and internationally, suggested a risk of significant disruption. This measure was taken in consultation with the International Tennis Federation. The match, which will begin this Friday in Halifax, Nova Scotia, will determine which team will advance to the Davis Cup World Group qualifier.

Playing behind closed doors was the only way to protect the participants and preserve the event.

Gavin Ziv, Executive Director of Tennis Canada

The decision comes in a context of growing tension and protests related to the participation of Israeli teams in sporting events. In August, more than 400 Canadian personalities requested the cancellation of the qualifier against Israel, citing concerns about the conflict in Gaza. The situation reflects an environment of resistance and debate surrounding Israel’s participation in international sports competitions. La Vuelta a España, for example, was forced to shorten stages due to pro-Palestinian protests related to the participation of the Israel Premier Tech team. The Israeli team subsequently removed the country’s name from their uniforms in an attempt to prioritize safety, although the protests continued.