Gifts for Tennis Players and Fans: Tennis Gift Ideas
Tennis fans are easy to spot. They plan their summer around Wimbledon, they have strong views on who the greatest of all time is, and their racket bag lives in the boot of the car.
The trick is finding a gift that feels made for them. Below you'll find tennis-themed coffee and tea for their morning cuppa, matching grip and dampener sets for their racket, and the best tennis books to read between matches. Prices start from £2.99, and you can add every gift to your basket straight from this page.
Tennis gifts at a glance
| Gift | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline Blend coffee | £10.99 | Tennis fans who love coffee |
| Baseline Brew tea | £10.99 | Tennis fans who'd rather have a brew |
| AIXO overgrip | £3.99 | Players who want a fresh, fun grip |
| AIXO dampener | £2.99 | A tiny stocking filler for players |
| Tennis books | Varies | Fans who love the stories behind the game |
Coffee or tea for tennis fans
Every tennis fan has their courtside drink. Whether they reach for the coffee or put the kettle on for a brew, we've got them covered.
Baseline Blend coffee
£10.99 for 250g
Our tennis coffee, with a player on the baseline on the label. Coffee from Brazil and Guatemala gives a smooth, easy-drinking cup with notes of pecan, toffee and milk chocolate. It's made for early starts, tournament days and post-match chill-outs, and it works black or with milk.
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Baseline Brew tea
£10.99
For the tennis fan who'd rather have a cuppa. Baseline Brew is an English breakfast tea that blends Kenyan, Assam and Ceylon teas for a rich, full-bodied brew with plenty of colour and strength. It's ideal for an early morning match or winding down after a day on court.
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Not sure if they drink coffee or tea? Get one of each for £21.98.
Matching racket sets for tennis players
For the player in your life, a fresh overgrip and a fun dampener are small gifts they'll actually use. These come from racket accessories brand AIXO in two matching designs, so you can give the full set for under £7.
An overgrip wraps over the racket's main grip to add a tacky feel and soak up sweat. A dampener sits in the strings to soften the feel of each shot and quieten the ping off the strings.
The lightning bolt set
Overgrip £3.99, dampener £2.99
A black overgrip covered in yellow lightning bolts, with a matching lightning bolt dampener. Bold, bright and made for a big server.
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The daisy set
Overgrip £3.99, dampener £2.99
A pale pink overgrip covered in white daisies, with a matching smiling daisy dampener. A cheerful pick that's sure to stand out at the club.
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The overgrips fit tennis, padel, badminton, squash and pickleball rackets. The dampeners fit most tennis racket string patterns.
The best tennis books
A good tennis book makes a great gift for the winter months, when summer on the grass feels a long way off. These are three of our favourites from our Bookshop.org list of the best tennis books.
Being Carlos Alcaraz by Mark Hodgkinson. A look at the man behind the smile, from the Spanish star's early years to the top of the game. It was shortlisted for the Charles Tyrwhitt International Sports Book of the Year 2026.
The Racket by Conor Niland. The former Irish number one's honest account of life as a pro outside the big money at the top of the game. It won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, and it's a brilliant read for anyone who plays at their local club.
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A novel about a retired champion who returns to the tour to win back her record. A gripping read for anyone who loves fiction as much as tennis.
Want more ideas? See our full list of the best tennis books, including Open by Andre Agassi, Andy Murray's Seventy-Seven and, for players, The Inner Game of Tennis.
Books are sold through Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookshops. We may earn a small commission if you buy through these links.
Build your own tennis gift
Two or three small gifts often feel more generous than one big one. These pairings work well together:
- Under £7: a matching AIXO overgrip and dampener in lightning bolts or daisies.
- The full courtside kit (about £18): a bag of Baseline Blend or Baseline Brew, plus a matching overgrip and dampener.
- Coffee and a cracking read: Baseline Blend and The Racket by Conor Niland.
- A cuppa and a page-turner: Baseline Brew and Carrie Soto Is Back.
Tennis gift FAQs
What do you buy a tennis player who has everything?
Go for things they use up. Overgrips wear out and need replacing, so a fresh one in a fun design always gets used. Coffee and tea get used up too, and a tennis-themed bag makes it feel personal.
Will the overgrip fit their racket?
Yes. The AIXO overgrips fit standard handles on tennis, padel, badminton, squash and pickleball rackets. The dampeners fit most tennis racket string patterns.
Should I buy coffee beans or ground coffee?
If they grind their own beans, choose wholebean. If they use an espresso machine or moka pot, choose Espresso / Moka Pot. For a V60, AeroPress or filter machine, choose Filter / AeroPress. If you're not sure, ground for cafetière is the safest choice.
Will everything arrive together?
Not always. Our coffee is sent from our roastery, while the AIXO grips and dampeners ship from our racket sports supplier, and books come from Bookshop.org. If you order more than one, they may arrive in separate parcels on different days.
Find more sports gift ideas
Shopping for someone else? See our guides to gifts for cyclists and gifts for cricketers, or our guides to coffee gifts for coffee lovers and Christmas coffee gifts. Or shop our tennis coffee and tea.