Ladies and gentlemen, let's turn the spotlight to our matchup, Ons Jabeur and Robin Montgomery. Jabeur, the tournament's 10th seed, is no doubt a force to be reckoned with, gleaning from her recent win over Uchijima. However, Jabeur has been a tad inconsistent, having mixed results in the previous matches. We see Gauff and Plíšková Ka. catching her on the back foot, which lends a hint of vulnerability in her games.
Meanwhile, the unseeded Montgomery has been asserting her place on the courts with robust performance after performance. We're talking about a rising star who smashed the glass ceiling against Gadecki, Ryser, Rakhimova, and Diatchenko. Yes, she did start out on a rough patch against Alexandrova E., but if anything, it's fodder for her growth.
That said, we can't overlook Jabeur's game experience and skill, bringing a rich flavor to her game. Sure, Montgomery's been rolling with the punches, but it's Jabeur who's danced in this ring before. She has an advantage holding the higher seed and the payout data suggests she's expected to make a statement.
So, I'm placing my bet on Jabeur to win, but given Montgomery's recent streak, I wouldn't exactly call it an easy love walk for Jabeur.
Albert’s Prediction: Jabeur in 3 sets.