It Must Be Love: 7 Tennis-Inspired Finds to Celebrate the Game
Score points at home and on the court with these stellar accessories
Judging by the crowds that descend on New York to watch epic tennis at the U.S. Open each year, fandom for the age-old sport is still very much en vogue. And if you are a tennis enthusiast, then you’ll understand the fanaticism that often goes with it—the game does include the word “love,” after all.
As you prepare to watch all of the action, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite tennis-inspired accessories to keep both your home and yourself match-ready. Everyone loves a themed party, and what could be better than setting the appropriate tone from the comfort of your own home as you watch the U.S. Open with your friends and loved ones. May the best players win!
1. Love All Notecards by Dear Annabelle
Dear Annabelle’s limited-edition Love All Notecards are perfect for writing your tennis bestie a note, perhaps inviting them to join you courtside at the U.S. Open.
2. Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic Goat Edition Blue by Hublot
Every detail, from the racket “strings on the back” to the embossed white leather strap reminiscent of a grip on Hublot’s Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic Goat Edition timepieces, pays homage to the legend’s amazing tennis journey. Even the three colors the watch is available in are limited based upon the number of wins he has had on each tennis surface —72 in blue for hardcourt, 21 in orange for clay, and eight in green for grass—and the brand promises to add more upon the occasion of any future wins. What a wonderful way to celebrate such an iconic career!
3. Let’s Game. Set. Mahj! by Let’s Mahj On!
For the mahjong lovers out there, the Let’s Game. Set. Mahj! tile set encompasses it all. Featuring tennis-inspired illustrations, including rackets for cracks, tennis balls for dots, and the net for bams, these tiles are sure to be a hit for a fun game night with friends. May we suggest having the U.S. Open playing on screen in the background?
4. Tennis Ball and Racquets Hand Towels by Henry Handwork from Over the Moon
Henry Handwork’s gorgeous embroidered Tennis Ball and Racquets linen hand towels will add that extra touch to your powder room that will impress your guests. Their small size also makes them ideal as a hostess gift for the tennis enthusiast in your life.
5. Make It A Double and Causing a Racket Needlepoint Pillows by Furbish Studio
Leave it to Furbish Studio to design these cheeky Make It A Double and Causing A Racket needlepoint pillows that are sure to spark conversation.
6. Tennis Lady and Gentlemen Dinner Plates from Hamptons Blue
Host a tennis-themed dinner party for your friends with these beautifully painted Tennis Lady and Gentlemen Dinner plates from Hamptons Blue. Your guests will be impressed that you are so on point.
7. Grand Tennis Rugs by Nordic Knots
Inspired by tennis courts, Nordic Knots introduced Grand Tennis 01 and 02 rugs. Available in green referencing the early tournaments of the summer or blue in reference to the later ones, these New Zealand wool floor coverings will add a geometric pop to any room.