AboutA LITTLE LOVE FOR THEIR FAVORITE GAME
Twenty thoughtful tennis gifts, from useful court accessories and bag essentials to playful pieces for life beyond the baseline.
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Choose around the way they play. A regular doubles partner may appreciate fresh court essentials, while the friend who loves the whole tennis ritual might enjoy a sporting accessory or something for after the match. These picks mix everyday usefulness with a little personality.
Useful accessories for time on court, whether they play a weekly doubles game or practice whenever they can.
Wilson
Three white overgrips for freshening up a racket handle between matches. A useful small gift for a regular player, particularly when you know this is the grip they already like. Tuck the pack into a tennis towel for an easy doubles-partner present.
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Wilson
A generous supply for the player who is always arranging the next match: twenty-four cans, with three balls in each. These extra-duty balls are intended for hard courts. Confirm their usual ball preference before choosing a whole case.
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Luxilon · Wilson
A small black silicone dampener for the strings of a favorite racket. It is a thoughtful stocking-sized extra for someone who already enjoys playing with one; racket accessories are personal, so check their existing setup before choosing it.
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MISSION
A white stretch visor that keeps the court outfit simple and useful. The cooling fabric activates with water, and the flexible band avoids a separate back fastening. Check the listed circumference before gifting; it is designed for a range of head sizes.
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goodr
Black sport sunglasses with amber lenses and goodr’s lightweight, grippy frame. A useful option for sunny court days that also works for the walk home. The Original size is selected here; check the frame dimensions against a pair they wear comfortably.
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Weezie
A blue-and-white towel with embroidered rackets, ready to hang from a tennis bag. It brings a little club-house charm to a practical court essential. This selection is the racket design without additional personalization; other options and embroidery are priced separately.
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MISSION
A compact cooling towel for a hot afternoon at the courts. Wet it, wring it, then wave or snap to activate the fabric. A useful companion to their usual terry towel, especially for someone whose favorite doubles slot falls in the midday sun.
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Bala
A sage foam roller with a gently curved hourglass shape, sized for stretching at home. A thoughtful choice for the tennis lover who already makes time for a post-match routine. It is a simple, non-electronic accessory; choose around the movements they enjoy.
Shop the giftThoughtful little upgrades for getting to the court and keeping the essentials together.
Short Court · Over The Moon
A pale-green cotton-twill tote with dark-green handles, a zip top, and an adjustable shoulder strap. Handsome for carrying towels, layers, and court-day essentials. Its shaped interior pocket was designed for pickleball paddles, so check the dimensions before using it for tennis equipment.
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Mark & Graham
A patterned zip-up shoe bag helps keep court shoes separate from clean clothes on the trip home. The water-resistant nylon is practical, while the print makes it feel like a present. Choose Blue Block Print on the retailer’s page; optional monogramming costs extra.
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Slip
A jumbo white silk scrunchie with contrast piping, made for the friend who loves a coordinated court look. The oversized shape feels playful without a loud slogan. A small accessory to tuck into a tennis bag or pair with a thoughtful handwritten note.
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CORKCICLE
A twenty-ounce sport bottle in a soft green finish, with a handle and straw lid for easy sipping between games. More useful than another novelty mug, it can become part of their regular court kit. Check capacity and care instructions before choosing.
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Stasher
A reusable silicone sandwich bag for a snack between sets or the drive home. The deep-blue color keeps the gift simple and useful; fill it with a favorite wrapped treat if you know their food preferences. A small addition to a larger tennis-day gift.
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Supergoop!
A bag-friendly tube of PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 for someone who already enjoys this sunscreen. Useful for outdoor court days, with the two-point-four-ounce size selected here. Keep it alongside their other essentials and follow the label’s application and reapplication directions.
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Sun Bum
A coconut lip balm with SPF 30, small enough to tuck into a racket bag pocket. An easy little extra for an outdoor player who likes the flavor and formula. Give it with their favorite grips or a note wishing them a good next match.
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Club and Court · Over The Moon
Green-and-white stripes and a strawberry patch make this small velour tote a cheerful court-side detail. Use it for a phone, keys, and little essentials rather than rackets. A playful gift for the friend who likes a little personality alongside her practical tennis gear.
Shop the giftPlayful sporting details for the person who brings their love of the game home.
Smathers & Branson
A moss-green needlepoint key fob with an overhead racket-and-ball motif, finished with Italian leather. A small nod to their favorite sport that can travel everywhere. A particularly good doubles-partner gift when they already have strong opinions about every piece of playing equipment.
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Assouline
A large-format visual biography filled with photographs and memorabilia from Roger Federer’s life on and off the court. The Classic edition is the unsigned version. A generous gift for the match-watcher as much as the player, with plenty to browse between tournaments.
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Smathers & Branson
A dark-green Love All needlepoint insert sits inside a chestnut-colored wooden wine-bottle coaster. A charming way to bring tennis into an evening off the court. Pair it with a bottle they enjoy for a thoughtful thank-you to a favorite doubles partner.
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Piecework
Four linen cocktail napkins embroidered with a racket, ball, court, and ball collector, for the friend who likes to turn a match into an occasion. A cheerful thank-you for a doubles partner or tennis-watching host. Easy to give on their own or with a favorite bottle for after-match drinks.
Shop the giftStart with something that does not change their equipment setup: a useful bag accessory, a towel, or a small tennis-inspired piece. Ask a playing partner if you are considering specialist gear.
Only when you know the exact model, grip size, and setup they want. Otherwise, let them choose or consider a contribution toward the equipment they have in mind.
Choose something for the rituals around the game: traveling to a match, a post-game gathering, or a small personal accessory. A playful off-court gift can be a welcome change from more equipment.