Ellen Roosevelt facts for kids
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| Full name | Ellen Crosby Roosevelt |
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| Country (sports) |  USA |
| Born | August 20, 1868 Rosedale, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1954 (aged 86) Hyde Park, New York, U.S. |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1975 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | W (1890) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1890) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1893) |
Ellen Crosby Roosevelt (born August 20, 1868 – died September 26, 1954) was an amazing American tennis player. She was known for her powerful serves and strong game. Ellen came from a famous family, the Roosevelts, and was even a first cousin to Franklin D. Roosevelt, who later became a U.S. President.
Ellen started playing tennis when she was young. Her father, John Aspinwall Roosevelt, put a tennis court right at their home in 1879. She often played with her sister, Grace. This early practice helped her become a champion.
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Ellen Roosevelt's Tennis Achievements
Ellen Roosevelt had a very successful tennis career. She won several important titles, showing her skill on the court.
Winning the U.S. Championships
In 1890, Ellen achieved a huge victory. She won the women's singles title at the U.S. Championships. This was a very big tournament, like today's Grand Slams. She beat Bertha Townsend, who had won the title in the two previous years. Ellen won the final match in two sets.
That same year, 1890, Ellen also won the doubles title. She teamed up with her sister, Grace Roosevelt. They made history as the first pair of sisters to win the U.S. Championships. For a long time, they were the only sisters to do so. It wasn't until 1999 that the famous Williams sisters (Venus and Serena) achieved the same feat.
Mixed Doubles Success
Ellen's winning streak continued in mixed doubles. In 1893, she won the mixed doubles title at the U.S. Championships. Her partner for this victory was Oliver Campbell. This showed her versatility in playing different types of tennis matches.
Another important win for Ellen was the Staten Island Ladies Club Open in 1890. This added to her impressive list of achievements during her career.
A Legacy in Tennis History
Ellen Roosevelt's contributions to tennis were recognized long after her playing days. In 1975, she was honored by being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. This special place celebrates the greatest tennis players and contributors from around the world. Being inducted means her legacy and achievements are remembered and celebrated forever.
