Sweden-Israel Davis Cup could move to Stockholm

STOCKHOLM (AP) -Stockholm may replace Malmo as host of the Davis Cup match between Sweden and Israel after the original venue said it would ban spectators due to security reasons.

The secretary general of the Swedish Tennis Association, Henrik Kallen, said Monday that Stockholm had offered to step in as an alternative venue for the March 6-8 World Group match.

Several anti-Israeli demonstrations were planned in Malmo during the best-of-five series.

City of Stockholm spokeswoman Anna Waglund-Soderstrom said officials are investigating all aspects of moving the match and will make a decision shortly.