Grace Roosevelt
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Grace Walton Roosevelt (married name Appleton Clark) (June 3, 1867 – November 29, 1945) was an American tennis player of the end of the 19th century, born in Hyde Park, New York.
Early life
She was a daughter of John Aspinwall Roosevelt, an estate proprietor, and Ellen Murray Crosby. She started playing tennis with her sister Ellen in 1879 when her father installed a tennis court at their mansion.
Career
In 1889, she won the unofficial mixed doubles title at the U.S. National Championship with A.E. Wright. She won the doubles title in 1890 with her sister Ellen, defeating compatriots Margarette Ballard and Bertha Townsend in two sets.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 title, 1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1890 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | United States Ellen Roosevelt | United States Margarette Ballard United States Bertha Townsend | 6–1, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1891 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | United States Ellen Roosevelt | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Mabel Cahill United States Emma Leavitt-Morgan | 6–2, 6–8, 4–6 |
Mixed doubles (1 title, 1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1889 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | United States A. E. Wright | United States Bertha Townsend United States C. T. Lee | 6–1, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Loss | 1891 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | United States C. T. Lee | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Mabel Cahill United States M. R. Wright | 4–6, 0–6, 5–7 |
Personal life
In 1895, she married lawyer Appleton LeSure Clark and had two sons, Russell and Roosevelt. She returned to her parents' mansion after her husband's death in 1930. She was a first cousin of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States.