Gifts for Tennis Lovers

Tennis is a popular sport with approximately 10.8 million Americans over age 7 having played it at least once in 2009, according to the National Sporting Goods Association in its sports participation survey. One of the sport's appeals is that all age and skill levels can enjoy it. Whether the tennis lover in your life is a serious player or a novice, a tennis-related item makes for a nice gift.

  1. Books and Magazines

    • Tennis lovers devour every word they can about the sport. Get them a book or magazine subscription. Book choices range from autobiographies by players, like Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, to instructional books on tennis technique and mindset. Publications include "Tennis Magazine" and "Inside Tennis."

    Memorabilia

    • Maybe you know someone who is a huge Venus Williams fan or who loves Roger Federer. You can't get them a team jersey with their number like in baseball. You can, though, surprise them with an autographed ball or framed photo. Tennis and sports memorabilia companies sell a range of tennis items from collector cards to "Sports Illustrated" covers. A tennis fan will proudly display the piece of memorabilia in his office or den.

    Tickets

    • Treat someone to watch the highest level with tickets to a professional tennis tournament. The Association of Tennis Professionals organizes the men's tour and the Women's Tennis Association is the women's governing body. The season lasts from January to November with over 50 tournaments for each gender. While the tournaments are played internationally, there are several stops in cities across the United States.

    Clothing

    • Players want to feel comfortable and look fashionable on the court. Get them the latest tennis clothing items. Companies like Adidas, Nike and Wilson make cutting edge tennis apparel. From lightweight sneakers to visors to sweatbands, fill the void in your tennis fan's wardrobe.

    Equipment

    • There is much more to tennis equipment than just a racket and ball. Help improve your friend's game by getting additional equipment like a battery operated tennis ball machine that shoots balls so players can practice without a partner. If you want to give a tennis racket, it might be best to get a gift certificate to a sporting goods or tennis store instead of randomly choosing one. Players have personal preferences, and would appreciate picking the one they want.