The ATP has confirmed that it cancelled this year's Israel Open amid security concerns following the ongoing unrest in Gaza.
The tournament was due to take place next month, which would have been the first world tour event in the country since 1996.
However, ATP chairman and president Chris Kermode said in a statement: "We regret the ATP World Tour event in Tel Aviv, Israel, will not take place this year. Sadly, we do not feel we can proceed as planned given the situation in the region.
"Ensuring the security of our players, fans and all those involved in organising a world-class event, is our number one priority.
"We hope to be back in Tel Aviv next year. In the meantime, and much more importantly, we hope for a swift return to peace in the region."
The event was due to take place on hard courts the same week as the Moselle Open in France.
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Sian Cowper
Sian Cowper
