Tennisexpress

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
Conditional
Receipt required
Not specified
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
3-5 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Tennisexpress allows you to return most items within 30 days of purchase. Returns must be initiated through the Return Portal, and refunds are issued to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days after the return is processed.

How returns work

You can return items by mail using a prepaid FedEx Ground label provided by Tennisexpress, or you may use your preferred carrier. Alternatively, you can drop off your return at an authorized FedEx or USPS Service Station. To start a return, visit the Return Portal, log in with your order number and email, select the items you wish to return, indicate the condition and reason, and you will receive an email with a prepaid label or QR code along with return instructions.

Exclusions and restrictions

Tennisexpress does not accept returns on used or worn products, gift cards, apparel without original tags, or racquet strings that were strung at Tennisexpress. Used or worn items may receive partial store credit at the retailer's discretion. Drop ship items require a Return Authorization from Tennisexpress, and the customer is responsible for restocking and return shipping fees for those items.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to the original payment method you used at checkout. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days after your return is received and evaluated. If you use a prepaid FedEx Ground label, return shipping is free; if you choose another carrier, a return shipping fee of $6.95 applies.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return an item?

You have 30 days from purchase to return an item to Tennisexpress. Exchanges also have a 30 day window. If you receive a defective, damaged, or incorrect item, contact Tennisexpress immediately for evaluation and resolution.

Is return shipping free?

Return shipping is free if you use the prepaid FedEx Ground label provided by Tennisexpress in your return email. If you choose to use your own carrier instead, you will be charged a return shipping fee of $6.95.

Can I return apparel without tags?

No. Apparel must be unworn with original tags attached. Worn, washed, or unwashed apparel without tags cannot be accepted due to safety concerns.

Can I return a gift card?

No. Tennisexpress does not accept returns on gift cards.

How long does it take to receive my refund?

After your return is processed, your refund will be issued to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.

Can I exchange an item instead of returning it?

Yes. Unused products may be exchanged within 30 days. The item must be new and unworn with original packaging intact (for shoes, racquets must have original handle plastic intact). Use the same Return Portal process to request an exchange.

What happens if I return a used racquet or worn shoes?

Used or worn products are ineligible for a full refund. However, Tennisexpress may offer partial store credit at its discretion. Items must be unworn with original packaging to qualify for a standard return or exchange.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Via prepaid FedEx Ground label or customer's preferred carrier
  • Carrier drop off , Drop off at authorized FedEx or USPS Service Station

Step by step

  1. Submit a return request by visiting the Return Portal.
  2. Log in with your order number and email.
  3. Select items to return if your order has more than one item.
  4. Select item condition and reason for return, optionally adding comments.
  5. Save and continue to return options.
  6. Receive email with prepaid label or QR code and return instructions.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Drop ship items 30 days Must get Return Authorization from Tennis Express; restocking/return shipping customer's responsibility

What you cannot return

  • Used or worn products , Ineligible for refund; may receive partial store credit at discretion
  • Gift cards , Cannot accept returns on gift cards
  • Worn, washed, or unwashed apparel without tags , Safety concerns; cannot accept used or washed clothing
  • Used racquet strings , String cost not refunded when strung at Tennis Express

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Original method of payment Refund issued to original payment method

Exchanges

Unused products may be exchanged within 30 days. Same conditions apply as returns: apparel unworn with tags, shoes new/unworn with original packaging, racquets new/unused with original handle plastic intact.

Damaged or defective items

Contact Tennis Express immediately upon receipt of defective, damaged, or incorrect items for evaluation and prompt resolution

Gift returns

Gift cards cannot be returned.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days you can return or exchange unused products within 30 days of the delivery date
Exchange window days you can return or exchange unused products within 30 days of the delivery date
Free return shipping To qualify for a FREE prepaid FedEx Ground return label: Your order must be over $50 (before tax and any shipping fees). After your return, the value of what you keep must still be over $50 (before tax and any shipping fees).
Return shipping fee A $6.95 return shipping fee will be deducted from your refund.
Refund method a refund will be issued to your original method of payment
Refund processing days Refunds will be processed within 3-5 business days from the day we receive the return.

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