Some might say that it’s too early to predict the future of a nine-year-old sporting sensation, and often they would be right to.

So much can happen during a young athlete’s development: Bodies change, the risk of burnout increases and simply desire in the sport can simply wane.

Yet, despite all of this, legendary tennis coach Rick Macci says he’s currently training the next superstar of the sport, nine-year-old Vlada Hranchar.

“I have no doubt this little girl is going to be number one in the world,” he tells CNN Sports during an interview alongside Hranchar and both her parents.

“I can see how she is wired and put together, and has a work ethic unsurpassed. All the other qualities as well, just the cardio and all these things wrapped in one. This little kid has every box checked.”

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