In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Julie Ditty Qualls.

Julie is recognized as the second-best singles player and the best doubles player the state has ever produced on the national scene. Her professional career included top 100 rankings on the WTA tour in both singles and doubles. A winner at every level, she led Vanderbilt to the NCAA team final, won multiple gold balls at the junior level, and is the all-time tournament championship winner on the USTA pro circuit tour with over 30 championships. Julie discusses what it meant to her career to grow up in Ashland Kentucky, the influence of her family in her career, and her continued passion for the sport.