Tel Aviv Open tennis tournament canceled due to Israel-Hamas war
Event scheduled for early November called off after consultations with security experts; ATP chair laments ‘violence and acts of terror,’ expresses hope for peace
Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball during the men's singles semifinal tennis match against Russia's Roman Safiullin at the Tel Aviv Watergen Open 2022 in Israel on October 1, 2022. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
LONDON — The Tel Aviv Open tennis tournament scheduled for next month has been canceled because of the Israel-Hamas war.
The ATP men’s tour said Saturday that the decision was made after consultation with security experts and with the safety of players and fans in mind.
“The violence and acts of terror witnessed in Israel are beyond comprehension,” ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said.
“We strongly condemn any form of terrorism and mourn the loss of innocent lives across this conflict. We hope and pray for peace in the region,” he added.
The event was scheduled for early November.
In last year’s final, Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic in straight sets to take the title.
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