Arthur Ashe“'He trusted me…. With my father, my reputation was solid,'” said Arthur Ashe, when he was falsely accused of destroying a cabin during a tennis competition in 1960 (Lasso 38-40). Being African American at the time, Ashe constantly faces discrimination and limited opportunities. However, despite having a more challenging childhood than his tennis-playing peers, Arthur Ashe became an admirable athlete and achieved his American dream. Of course, like many other black children, Ashe was treated differently, but he was determined not to let this prejudice hold back his potential. Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was born on July 10, 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, to Mattie Ashe and Arthur Ashe Sr., his father, who was a public parks supervisor (Johnson 208). Growing up during this time, Ashe could easily get into trouble whether she wanted to or not. As a result, he always had to pay special attention to his actions and behaviors. After Mattie died when he was six years old, his father imposed strict rules on him and his brother, fearing that they would get into trouble (Huso). They were expected to be at home or in parks and expected to return home immediately after school (Johnson 208). Arthur Senior also measured the time it took his children to walk home: “I had exactly 12 minutes to walk home from school,” Ashe (Huso) recalled. It is because under his father's discipline that he was able to face later difficulties in his life, such as in the accident during the 1960 Middle Atlantic Junior Championship in Wheeling, West Virginia. Ashe was branded guilty of destroying an on-site cabin by other white players, a crime he did not commit, and worse, the made-up story was published in local newspapers (Lazo 39-...... half of the paper ......ion was a huge obstacle that led to limited opportunities However, with luck, determination and the help of adults who supported him, Ashe was able to overcome the constants. injustices he had to face and to do what he loved. The results of his hard work were his victories in tennis and, thanks to his good character, he gained the admiration of others it's an excuse for not doing the best you can'" (Arthur Ashe: quote). on racism). In conclusion, Arthur Ashe successfully achieved his American dream, earned the admiration of many, and was recognized as one of the country's greatest tennis players. As one of the first African-American tennis players to overcome inequality, he became an inspiration to others and encouraged them to work hard for their dreams. Years have passed since his death in 1993, but his legacy lives on.