Update on my status:
12/29 - Initial message sent.
12/29, later that day - He says 2 days from today (12/29)
12/31 - He then asks for the deadline for round 1. I tell him.
1/2 - He said a few more days
1/5 - I ask him if he's ready
1/6, today - No response.
I'm a bit skeptical that my match won't be completed.