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Ace Authentic, based in Duluth, Georgia, [1] manufactures tennis trading cards and memorabilia, and sells other items such as photographs and posters. [2] They have partnered with more than 350 active tennis players and legends to provide items, such as autographs and game worn material, not found through other dealers. [3]
Ace Authentic entered the trading card market in 2005. [3]
| Year | Set | Set Type | Cards | Size | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Debut Edition | Main | 98 | 2½" x 3½" | [4] |
| 2005 | Sharapova SE | Main | 50 | 2½" x 3½" | [4] |
| 2005 | Signature Series | Main | 100 | 2½" x 3½" | [4] |
| 2006 | Grand Slam | Main | 36 | 2½" x 3½" | [5] |
| 2006 | Heroes & Legends | Main | 99 | 2½" x 3½" | [5] |
| 2007 | All England Championships Autographs | Main | 4 | 2½" x 3½" | [6] |
| 2007 | All England Championships Materials | Main | 4 | 2½" x 3½" | [6] |
| 2007 | French Championships Autographs | Main | 4 | 2½" x 3½" | [6] |
| 2007 | Straight Sets | Main | 50 | 2½" x 3½" | [6] |
| 2007 | The Tennis Reserve | Main | 3 / 4 (?), 1 | 2½" x 3½" / 8x10" (?), 2.7" x 2.7" | |
| 2008 | Grand Slam Stars Autographs Bronze | Main | 20 | 2½" x 3½" | [7] |
| 2008 | Grand Slam 2 | Main | 32 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2008 | Match Point | Main | 75 | 2½" x 3½" | [7] |
| 2009 | Hidden Signatures (Series 1) | Main | 1 | 2.7" x 2.7" | |
| 2009 | Secret Tennis Signatures (Series 1) | Main | 1 | 8" x 10" | |
| 2009 | Game, Set, Match | Main | 4, 1 | 2½" x 3½", 2.7" x 2.7" | |
| 2010 | Hidden Signatures (Series 2) | Main | 1 | 2.7" x 2.7" | |
| 2010 | Hidden Signatures (Series 3) | Main | 1 | 2.7" x 2.7" | |
| 2010 | Secret Tennis Signatures (Series 2) | Main | 1 | 8" x 10" | |
| 2010 | Aces | Main | 8 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2011 | Roger Federer Grand Slam Box Set | Main | 33 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2011 | Match Point 2 | Main | 120 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2011 | EX | Main | 6 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2011 | Hidden Signature (Series 4) | Main | 29 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2012 | Secret Signatures (Series 3) | Main | 1 | 8" x 10" | |
| 2012 | Grand Slam 3 | Main | 18 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2013 | Signature Series | Main | 6 | 2½" x 3½" | |
| 2013 | Grand Slam | Main | 10 | 2½" x 3½" | |
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