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Make a big hit at your team’s party this year with this beautiful gift basket geared especially to tennis lovers. This gift basket is a thoughtful way to remember coaches and hitting partners who have helped you throughout the year, too. Though they differ in nutritional value, you might also consider sending this five pound box of chocolate tennis balls, they’re sure to score smiles.

Tell your favorite tennis player that he’s money this year with this cool silver money clip. What better way to pocket the winnings from his next big tournament? Okay, maybe they’re simply crisp bills from his next paycheck, but believe me, he will feel like a winner drawing this clip from his pocket.

Tennis fans of all ages will enjoy collecting and trading all of their favorite heroes with these cool Ace tennis cards. In years to come, these tennis card collections will be cherished nostalgia, reminding the holder of lots of great matches watched (and debated) together in the 2006 season.

If you are beginning a collection or simply want more cards featuring more players, the 2005 ACE Tennis Trading Card Set is also available. (Aside: I used to store my Charlie’s Angels cards in a red metal bandage box, remember those? They were the best for keeping cards unbent, dry, and safe from my sister’s prying fingers).

Send a subscription to Tennis magazine and your favorite tennis nut will wait for the postman to come once a month, rain or shine. This thoughtful gift keeps the tennis neurons firing even if the weather isn’t cooperating. Loads of tips, news, and photos are sure to captivate the tennis fans on your list for hours. If you need a more regular helping of tennis love, Tennis Week is also an option.

Okay, so we have the racquet and the balls all wrapped up, let’s take it to the next level. What’s your favorite player to do when there’s no one around to hit? Grab the ball machine and get down to the courts! Precise and consistent, the Tennis Tutor won’t want to stop until you do. Features 150 ball capacity and weighs just over 40 pounds. This is one gift that will continue to give for years to come.

If this is a bit heavy for your taste, try the Lobster Ball Bucket Machine instead. At only 28 pounds, it is one of the lightest options around for ball machines. If you are a more manual person, then a Gamma Ball Hopper may be more your style. The important thing is to get out there and hit it!

Let your favorite tennis princess know that she’s got game. With these sterling silver racquets dangling from her ears, everyone will know she’s a player.

Now that we’ve picked out the perfect racquet (see Grand Slam Gift 01), allow me to suggest the perfect ball. Not only does the Tretorn Micro X Tennis Ball Bucket look completely cool, you and your loved ones will love hitting these balls. Because of the ball’s long life span, it’s also a perfect candidate for ball machine owners. Ahem, we’ll be getting to that.

This lip balm serves up great style while keeping lips in shape on or off the court. Guaranteed to cause smiles!

The Prince O3 White racquet is the gift that I gave myself this year and what an improvement in my game! If someone you love loves to play tennis, this gift could cause shrieking to ensue. Maybe not exactly Sharapova-style sounds, but shrieks nonetheless (yes, this is the same racquet that Maria Sharapova used to win the 2006 US Open!). Try it, you’ll like it.

This beautiful 24k gold tennis ornament comes with a card, perfect for remembering your coaches, hitting partners, and teammates this season.