You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.
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
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
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 may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.
I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments. - Arthur Ashe
I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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
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 …
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat. - Arthur Ashe
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
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
There is a terrific apprehension among some people that blacks will take over the sport... It will create problems because their behavior, speech and…
If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist. - Arthur Ashe
If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder. - Arthur Ashe
It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.
There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by analysis.' - Arthur Ashe
There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by analysis.'
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