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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "pick between my physical health and my professional position" as the race carries on for a spot in January's Australian Open main draw.

While the standard WTA Tour season is over, there are still ranking points to be earned in South American nations, regional locations, Ecuador and European destinations.

The female competitor lineup for the first Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the global standings of early December, which could cause a dilemma for players near the selection threshold.

Injury Concerns

Ex- British top-ranked player Boulter tore an hip muscle in her concluding competition of the year in Asian venues last month, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in Angers, France, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's current physical issue, and the fact she would need to achieve at least several wins in the French tournament to boost her standing, means she may probably eventually not participating.

Different Systems

In opposition, male athletes are not experiencing the same predicament, as for the initial instance the men's Australian Open entry list will be created from present week's rankings, which is the ATP's official year-end standing calculation.

The adjustment is aimed at preventing competitors from pursuing standing points during what is basically the off-season.

Professional Adjustments

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 professional major tournament games and lately separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy collaboration in which she captured three WTA championships.

"Biljana is an exceptional trainer, and an remarkably excellent individual as well, which produces circumstances extremely hard," Boulter commented.

The pursuit for a different instructor is currently ongoing, looking for someone who has top-tier expertise as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a elite-level player.

Future Goals

"Moving ahead with a replacement instructor, an important factor I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be someone who has extensive experience in how to advance to the peak performance of this sport," she stated.

"I've been positioned as advanced as 23 and I believe I can get back there. I am not convinced my performance has disappeared, I feel the consistency needs to enhance.

"My goal is not to be placed fifty, forty, 30, 20 - we've accomplished that. The goal is to be within 20."