R. Montgomery shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 152. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.6 with a downward trend. R. Montgomery is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Montgomery vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. M. Tig comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.3, meaning P. M. Tig has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving P. M. Tig vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.