Tennis Canada will host the Davis Cup World Group I tie between Team Canada and Israel at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia from September 12-13. The tie will determine which of the two nations will compete in next year’s Davis Cup Qualifiers in the World Cup of Tennis.
“We’re excited to take our Davis Cup tie to the East Coast and to Halifax this September,” said Team Canada captain Frank Dancevic. “I personally have fond memories of playing there having been part of the last tie we hosted in the city. We know how special it is to play in front of a home crowd, and we’re looking forward to seeing the arena rocking. Halifax is also an emerging region for tennis, so we hope this tie can inspire even more Nova Scotians to pick up a racquet and play the sport we love.”
Chile were the opponents in 2016; the last time Team Canada hosted a Davis Cup tie in Halifax. A 5-0 victory included wins in singles for Dancevic against Cristian Garin and Gonzalo Lama, Vasek Pospisil over Nicolas Jarry and Denis Shapovalov, also over Garin. In doubles, Pospisil and Adil Shamasdin, now part of Team Canada’s coaching staff, came out on top against Jarry and Hans Podlipnik-Castillo.
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Canada, ranked No. 6 in the world, will be hoping for a similar result against Israel (No. 30), which would extend their record to 10 wins in their last 12 home ties. When they last faced each other in 2011, Canada won a closely contested tie 3-2 in Israel with Pospisil clinching the decisive rubber against Amir Weintraub.
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The players representing Team Canada in the tie will be confirmed in the coming months.
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Two singles matches will be played on Friday, September 12, followed by a doubles match and two singles matches on Saturday, September 13*. Match times will be announced in due course.
*If the tie is decided following the doubles match, the last singles match may not be contested.
ADDITIONAL QUOTES
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Davis Cup back to Nova Scotia this September. This iconic international event brings together some of the best in men's tennis and is sure to energize sports fans across the province. We look forward to cheering on Team Canada and showing all the players, coaches, staff and spectators why Nova Scotia is a top destination for major events.”
- Premier of Nova Scotia, the Honourable Tim Houston
“Halifax is beyond thrilled for the Davis Cup to return to Scotiabank Centre, the city’s host venue of unforgettable moments in sports and entertainment for almost 50 years. The 2025 Davis Cup will be a signature event for Scotiabank Centre and an amazing opportunity for the city of Halifax. I hope you’ll join me in cheering for these exceptional athletes who represent our country on the international stage.”
- Mayor of Halifax, Andy Fillmore, HRM
“We are honoured and thrilled to welcome the Davis Cup to Halifax this September. Hosting one of the world’s premier international tennis events is a proud moment for our province and a tremendous opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Tennis is growing rapidly in our region, and this event marks a significant milestone in our journey to elevate Tennis at all levels.”
- Brad Lawlor, Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Nova Scotia
