# Tennis: The Davis Cup match between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue without spectators in Halifax this weekend due to safety concerns. This comes after more than 400 Canadian athletes and academics urged Tennis Canada in a letter to cancel the event over Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Tennis Canada says intelligence from local authorities and national security agencies indicated a risk of significant disruption to the event. The winner of the tie will advance to the 2026 Davis Cup qualifiers.
Tennis: Canada-Israel Davis Cup tie will be played in a closed venue over safety concerns