This post is sponsored by FP Movement as part of their edition “Give Freely.”
The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it offseason is almost here, which means the holidays are officially upon us. If you’re feeling listless without the ability to rage at your faves—who can’t, for the life of them, seem to serve and volley—or dreading months spent perfecting your forehand under a bubble, shopping for your loved ones (or, fine, yourself) might ever so temporarily fill the void. To help guide your wallet down the T (and away from a pricey stalking trip to the Maldives), I put together suggestions inspired by some of the tennis tours’ biggest personalities. Consider these gifts a thank-you to everyone who enabled, indulged, or shared in your tennis obsession this year.
For the injured athlete who’s getting really into optimization
Channeling: Jack Draper, Holger Rune
What does an uber-talented prospect with a fragile body crave more than anything? A sense of control. While you can’t speed up their healing time (the non-pros are already looking into peptides for that), you can give them the tools to feel—at the very least—like they’re back on track.
1. Wilson Defyer Racket — An injury is as good an excuse as any for new equipment. Holger switched to the Defyer; Jack has been quietly testing it to see if it eases the strain on his chronically injured left arm.
2. Protocols by Andrew Huberman — They’ve already listened to 400 hours of Huberman Lab. Consider this the scripture.
3. Hooga Red Light Therapy Panel — For the person who turns off the overhead lights at 8 p.m. and believes red light will solve all their problems, one of the most popular panels on the market.
4. Aimé Leon Dore Stonewashed Marina Hoodie — Something soft to wear while explaining why rest is actually the hardest part.
5. MD x Holger Rune 500 MGO Manuka Honey — Fast-acting carbohydrates that Holger calls “nature’s purest fuel.”
6. Momentous Creatine — Creatine is having a moment, and they’d like to come out of it with more muscle.
For the Gen Zer who comes to practice with a tripod
Channeling: Coco Gauff, Eva Lys
If Coco Gauff can post a TikTok immediately after winning a Slam, the rest of us can film a few groundstrokes. For the player who plans her tennis outfits as carefully as her point construction, these gifts will help her look good on court and make sure there’s footage.
1. FP Movement Hit the Slopes Funnel Neck Fleece — A cozy layer for chilly practices and the coffee runs that follow.
2. DJI Osmo Mobile 8 — Because her hitting partner agreed to feed balls, not pursue a second career in cinematography.
3. Rhode Lip Case in Grey — A generational calling card, with room for lip gloss.
4. New Balance Coco CG2 in Dawn Glow with Enoki — For footwork that deserves its own close-up.
5. New Balance x Miu Miu with Coco Gauff Stretch Technical Jersey Dress — She may not have Coco’s backhand, but, if you’re feeling splurgy, she can have her dress.
6. Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches + Big Yellow Compact — A stocking stuffer she’ll actually use.
For the girl who follows the WAGs as closely as the rankings
Channeling: Paige Lorenze, Ayan Broomfield
Despite what you may have heard, you actually don’t have to choose between loving tennis (numbers, anyone?) and caring what Ayan Broomfield wears to Tiafoe’s next match. This list is perfect for the girl who disrupts her sleep schedule for the Asian Swing, knows the live rankings by heart, and can filibuster the dinner table about WAG lore.
1. Dairy Boy Home Sweet Home Sleep Set in Backyard Tennis — A soft-as-butter pajama set with a subtle nod to tennis.
2. Miu Miu Oval Metal Sunglasses in Gold — The accessory they hand out at WAG orientation.
3. FP Movement Quickstep Bubble Pants — Pants she can wear right off the 23-hour flight to Australia and into a Pilates class.
4. Le Creuset Dutch Oven — She might not have Paige Paul’s palatial garden, but she can follow her recipes.
5. Lacoste x Mackintosh Racquet Bag— A racket bag that works just as well (better?) as an outfit accessory.
6. O.piccola Bronze and Glow Balm in Medium — A versatile beauty product from Olivia Jade, who flirted with WAGdom for two months this summer before smartly moving on to an art dealer.
For the ’90s boy requesting a medical timeout on turning 30
Channeling: Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe
40 may be the new 30 for men with commitment issues on the coasts, but such is not the case for tennis pros. For the guys in your life waking up in a cold sweat at the thought of entering their fourth decade or haunted by untapped potential, may I recommend the Franfritz special?
1. Oura Ring 5 — For the guy who’d rather go by his “biological age.”
2. Chipotle Gift Card — For the palate that hasn’t caught up with the paycheck.
3. Mavix M9 Gaming Chair — Because, despite its impact on his larger ambitions, he can’t quit gaming.
4. 1 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Jug — To help him “win the war with himself” during 75 Hard.
5. Custom Necklace from David the Jeweler — Something custom to wear until his name is (maybe, hopefully) engraved on a Slam trophy.
6. Attack on Titan Framed Artwork — A piece of art from his favorite anime franchise for the walls that still look like he just moved in.
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Looove these ideas. I’m the tripod girl and can confirm the FP Movement fleece is a 10/10.
chic!