So in Roosevelt’s world, Ethel could play, sure, but usually after Ted, Kermit, Archie, and even Quentin had their chance first. And not until the Tennis Cabinet had cleared the court. This despite the fact that by the time Ethel turned sixteen she could bring all the game to the court that any Roosevelt could handle. Perhaps she was even the best in the family. “She can beat all four of her brothers at tennis,” the Chicago Tribune reported, matter of factly.
