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British Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "choose between my physical condition and my ranking" as the race continues for a place in the upcoming January Australian Open main draw.

While the regular WTA Tour tournament schedule is finished, there are still standing points to be won in Latin American countries, neighboring countries, Ecuador and international tournaments.

The women's entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the international positions of early December, which could cause a difficult choice for athletes approaching the qualification line.

Health Challenges

Former British top-ranked player Boulter tore an groin injury in her concluding competition of the year in Hong Kong last month, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in Angers, France, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's ongoing health concern, and the reality she would need to win at least multiple victories in Angers to boost her position, means she may likely eventually not participating.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, male athletes are not confronting the identical predicament, as for the first time the men's Australian Open participant roster will be created from present week's standings, which is the ATP's standard season-concluding position determination.

The modification is intended to preventing competitors from chasing position points during what is essentially the rest interval.

Training Transitions

This period has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just fourteen elite primary competition contests and currently split with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a extended collaboration in which she secured three WTA victories.

"Biljana is an incredible coach, and an exceptionally good human as well, which produces circumstances extremely hard," Boulter commented.

The search for a new trainer is actively progressing, searching for a professional who has top-tier expertise as Boulter continues to think she can be a top-20 competitor.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a replacement instructor, a key aspect I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be a professional who has a lot of knowledge in how to advance to the highest echelon of this profession," she stated.

"I've been placed as advanced as 23 and I am confident I can get back there. I don't believe my level has diminished, I believe the consistency must improve.

"My aim is not merely to be placed fifty, 40, thirty, twenty - we've accomplished that. The aim is to be within the top twenty."