The British Davis Cup team has delayed traveling to Belgium for the Davis Cup final as the government warns of potential attacks in the capital city of Brussels.
The final will be played in a 13,000-seat stadium in Ghent just 35 miles from Brussels, where, based on intelligence information cited by the Belgian government, the alert is at level four, representing "serious and immediate threat." Public transit and schools will be shut on Monday, and various sports events have been cancelled.
The stadium location itself has a level three alert, and other sporting events are still scheduled. The Davis Cup final between Britain and Belgium is still scheduled to begin Friday.
The Belgian team has been practicing on indoor clay for a few days. The British team is practicing at the Queen's Club in London and is scheduled to travel to Belgium on Monday. Two members of the team, Andy and Jamie Murray, were just playing the ATP Tour Finals in London.
"The LTA is in regular dialogue with the ITF on event security relating to the Davis Cup final. We are also taking advice from the Foreign Office," an LTA statement said. "The safety of everyone in the British contingent, including our players and fans, remains our No. 1 priority."
The ITF said it is monitoring events.
"We are aware that Belgium has raised the terror alert for Brussels. This greatly concerns us but, at the present time, we are still continuing with preparations," said ITF president David Haggerty, in a statement. "Security of players, fans, media and working staff remains our highest priority."
A full stadium is anticipated for the sold-out final.