Not sure I was expecting that start - Josh has been much more consistent - does anyone know what's happened to cause this good form for David Rice lately cos he's been struggling to make a real impression for the last 3 years?

By the way, thanks for the background stats earlier Steven.

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Rice has always had a big physical advantage, he's a tall guy at least 6'2 and has a huge serve but he's struggled to make the best use of that. Has a very attacking gamestyle, on grass at least he looks to serve-volley a lot and get to the net. However in the past his returning game has let him down, maybe he's worked on that.

Milton is the better mover and has a great forehand, backhand has improved a lot recently - he used to run round it all the time.

Milton wins set two 6-2.

Milton is mentally stronger so I'm picking him to take this now

Milton def. Rice - 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

Went to the form book in the end - great first title for Josh - and encouraging week for Dr No. Congratulations to both and hope they can carry this good form into the next events.