🎁 Ground Pass Gift Guide 2025: The Best Tennis Gifts of the Season
Holiday tennis gifts that won’t miss!
We’ve rounded up ten standout tennis gifts for 2025; perfect for fans, players, stylish court-goers, tournament travelers, culture lovers, and anyone with a Ground Pass and a dream. From experiences to merch to coffee gear (because of course), this list has something for every type of tennis lover.
Let’s get into it.
(We have linked to all the gifts below except for the last one. Spoiler: you will have to go to the Trader Joe’s Store for that one)
1. Tickets to Small Tournaments (Delray Beach & Charleston)
2026 is the Year of the Small Tournament, and giving someone tickets is like giving them a passport into tennis culture. Tired of paying an arm, leg, and part of your college loan repayments to the US Open? These events are intimate, affordable, and deeply fun.
Two of our favorites already on sale:
Sunny, laid-back, and the perfect winter warm-up. A great gift for a college student in need of spring break activities.
A gorgeous WTA-only event that blends charm, atmosphere, and elite tennis — all set in an incredibly historic city. It’s basically a 2-for-1 vacation.
Why it’s a great gift:
An experience > an object. It’s memorable, budget-friendly, and great for couples, new fans, or any tennis-curious friend.
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2. The Ground Pass Sweat Suit (Limited Edition Pre-Order)
Our most elevated merch drop yet. A cozy set in dark earthy green with a subtle embroidered logo in tennis yellow. Whether they’re traveling to tournaments or watching from the couch, this set is comfort and style combined.
Why it’s a great gift:
Exclusive. Cozy. Travel-ready. Ground Pass certified.
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3. Classic Stan Smiths
Timeless. Clean. Universally wearable. Imagine rocking the OG green version* with the Ground Pass Sweat Suit… what a moment! After gifting the shoes, take it further with the documentary Who Is Stan Smith? A beautiful look at the legend behind the sneaker. We interviewed him too — listen back to the interview here.
Why it’s a great gift:
Looks great, fits everyone, and comes with a piece of tennis history.
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4. Custom Racquet Gear from High Strung
For the player who already has plenty of racquets but wants to make them their own. High Strung offers stylish, coordinated overgrips, grip guards, and dampeners. A simple but fun way to personalize gear.
Why it’s a great gift:
Small detail, big upgrade. Perfect for weekly hitters, juniors, or anyone who loves a custom setup.
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5. Wilson Sweaters (Men’s & Women’s)
Wilson is in its courtside fashion era. Their knitwear delivers vintage tennis vibes with modern comfort. Ideal for fans who want a stylish, elevated everyday piece without looking too tennis-core. Good luck choosing just one.
Why it’s a great gift:
Cozy, classic, and wearable long after the season ends.
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6. A Paid Subscription to Hard Court by Jessica Schiffer
One for the tennis-culture lovers. Hard Court is the sharpest, smartest Substack covering tennis fashion, culture, and the sport’s most interesting people. Backed by great sources, brilliant writing, and exclusive interviews. If you want to keep up with what’s happening off-court, you simply can’t do better.
Why it’s a great gift:
It supports independent journalism and deepens a fan’s connection to the sport.
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7. The Collectable US Swing Tee
Our fan-favorite design and the first in a yearly Ground Pass collectible series. Soft, stylish, comes in two different weights and is a love letter to the US summer tournament swing.
Why it’s a great gift:
It’s Ground Pass history in the making. One down, many to collect.
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8. The Aeropress Coffee Maker (The Ground Pass Essential)
What would a Ground Pass gift guide be without coffee? The Aeropress is our travel essential — lightweight, practical, unbreakable, and perfect for making great coffee in hotel rooms, Airbnbs, media centers, or on the grounds at your favorite tournaments. There are many different options and sizes but we went for the travel size in this recommendation becasue its compact and acts as a mug as well. We love a 2 for 1.
Heading to Delray or Charleston? Throw it in your bag next to your sunscreen.
Why it’s a great gift:
Affordable. Compact. Delicious coffee anywhere. The official travel brewer of Ground Pass life. (Please sponsor us, Aeropress!)
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9. The Black Spin Global Hoodie
Soft, comfortable, and rooted in purpose. This hoodie supports independent journalism from one of the most important voices in tennis culture; covering Black players, stories, and communities the sport often overlooks.
Why it’s a great gift:
It looks great and supports meaningful work inside the sport.
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10. The $3.99 Trader Joe’s Large Tote — The Anti-Racquet Bag
We stand by this: racquet bags are often not the vibe. We are not pros. There is no need to lug around a 20-lb bag looking like we’re about to step onto center court on Ashe. This is where the Trader Joe’s tote comes in. For $3.99, you get a roomy, durable, stylish bag that fits a racquet, your gear, and your snacks.
Why it’s a great gift:
Budget-friendly. Trendy (it’s basically viral these days). Practical, and it doubles as your grocery bag.
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Bonus Gift: Curley’s Bagels in Sunnyside, NY
The best bagels in New York. Truly. And what is tennis without a bagel. Curley’s donated bagels to our Grand Slam screenings this year, so consider this a heartfelt endorsement. If you are in New York, they offer gift cards in-store. A perfect surprise for someone who loves tennis and carbs equally.
Why it’s a great gift:
Delicious. Local. Perfect for tennis fans who appreciate a well-timed bagel.
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Final Serve
From unforgettable tournament tickets to cozy Ground Pass essentials, personal gear upgrades, culture subscriptions, and a coffee maker that keeps you caffeinated courtside; these are the gifts we genuinely love. Tennis-tested. Travel-tested. Ground Pass approved.
