The Ground Pass Gift Guide 2025
Holiday tennis gifts that will not miss
Happy holidays, Ground Passers.
It is officially gift giving season and we put together a list of ten tennis gifts we genuinely love. Perfect for fans, players, stylish court-goers, tournament travelers, culture people, and anyone with a Ground Pass and a dream. From experiences to merch to coffee gear (because, obviously), this list has something for every kind of tennis lover.
Let’s get into it.
1. Tickets to Small Tournaments
Delray Beach Open and Charleston Open
2026 is the Year of the Small Tournament. If you are tired of paying an arm, a leg, and a sliver of your future savings to attend the US Open, these two tournaments are your ticket into tennis culture without the chaos.
Sunny and laid-back. A perfect winter warm-up and a great spring break gift for a college student.
A WTA-only event with charm, atmosphere, and elite tennis in a beautifully historic city. It feels like a two for one vacation.
Why it is a great gift:
Experience over objects. Affordable. Memorable. Perfect for couples, new fans, or anyone tennis curious.
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. Ideal for tournament travel or watching from the couch.
Why it is a great gift:
Exclusive, cozy, stylish, and travel-ready. Ground Pass certified.
3. Classic Stan Smiths
Timeless, clean, and universally wearable. The original green version pairs perfectly with the Ground Pass Sweat Suit. After gifting the shoes, go deeper with the documentary Who Is Stan Smith. We interviewed him too, and that episode is one we are proud of.
Why it is a great gift:
Fits everyone. Looks great. Connects to real tennis history.
4. Custom Racquet Gear from High Strung
For players who want personality in their gear. High Strung has coordinated overgrips, grip guards, and dampeners that make a racquet feel like your racquet.
Why it is a great gift:
Small detail with big impact. Perfect for juniors, weekly hitters, and anyone who loves a custom touch.
5. Wilson Sweaters
Vintage tennis vibes without going too tennis-core. Soft, warm, and stylish. These sweaters are easy to wear and hard to choose between.
Why it is a great gift:
Classic, cozy, and wearable long after tennis season ends.
6. A Paid Subscription to Hard Court
By Jessica Schiffer
The best writing on tennis culture and fashion right now. Hard Court combines smart reporting, great sources, and exclusive interviews. If you love the off-court world of tennis as much as the sport itself, this is a must.
Why it is a great gift:
Supports independent journalism and deepens the tennis experience.
7. The Collectable US Swing Tee
Our fan favorite and the first tee in a yearly Ground Pass collectible series. Soft and stylish with summer swing energy built in.
Why it is a great gift:
It is the start of a growing tradition. More designs are coming next year.
8. The Aeropress Coffee Maker
A Ground Pass essential. Lightweight, nearly unbreakable, and perfect for brewing great coffee in hotel rooms, Airbnbs, media centers, or straight from the grounds at Delray or Charleston.
Why it is a great gift:
Affordable, compact, and perfect coffee anywhere. The unofficial but deeply cherished travel brewer of Ground Pass life. (Aeropress, call us.)
9. The Black Spin Global Hoodie
Soft, clean, and rooted in purpose. This hoodie supports independent journalism that highlights Black players, stories, and communities in tennis.
Why it is a great gift:
Looks good and supports essential work inside the sport.
10. The Trader Joe’s Large Tote
The Anti-Racquet Bag
We are not pros. We do not need giant racquet bags that look like checked luggage. The Trader Joe’s tote is the real hero. It fits a racquet, snacks, and everything else you need for practice or errands. For $9.99 it is unbeatable.
Why it is a great gift:
Trendy, practical, affordable, and surprisingly durable.
Bonus Gift. Curley’s Bagels in Sunnyside, NY
The best bagels in New York. Curley’s donated bagels to our Grand Slam screenings this year and we will forever be loyal. If you live in New York, they offer gift cards in-store. Tennis without a bagel is not tennis.
Why it is a great gift:
Delicious and local. Perfect for tennis fans who appreciate a well-timed bagel.
Final Serve
That is the full Ground Pass Gift Guide for 2025. From tournament tickets to cozy merch to culture and carbs, these are the gifts we love, use, and happily recommend. Tennis tested and travel tested. Ground Pass approved.
If you pick something from the list, let us know. And if you have a favorite tennis gift of your own, drop it in the comments. We always love hearing what you are into.