In America you're conditioned to regard everything as a contest. You have to make the Ten Best Dressed List, win this, win that. It drives me nuts so…

- Arthur Ashe

Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in …

- Arthur Ashe

I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.

- Arthur Ashe

I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.

- Arthur Ashe

Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.

- Arthur Ashe

If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.

- Arthur Ashe

There is a terrific apprehension among some people that blacks will take over the sport... It will create problems because their behavior, speech and…

- Arthur Ashe

It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.

- Arthur Ashe

There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by analysis.'

- Arthur Ashe