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Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "pick between my physical health and my professional position" as the competition persists for a spot in next January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour competitive period is over, there are still standing points to be won in South American nations, Argentina, various venues and European destinations.

The female competitor lineup for the first Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be based on the world rankings of 8 December, which could present a difficult choice for players approaching the selection threshold.

Injury Concerns

Ex- British number one Boulter suffered an abductor in her concluding competition of the year in Asian venues last period, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in French locations, the European nation, in the first week of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the reality she would need to secure at least three matches in the European event to enhance her ranking, means she may probably ultimately not playing.

Varying Approaches

In opposition, men's competitors are not experiencing the same situation, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be established from this week's rankings, which is the ATP's standard year-end ranking date.

The modification is intended to deterring competitors from chasing position points during what is fundamentally the off-season.

Coaching Changes

This period has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 Tour-level primary competition games and recently separated with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a extended working relationship in which she secured multiple WTA championships.

"Biljana is an outstanding instructor, and an extremely excellent human as well, which produces circumstances very difficult," Boulter stated.

The quest for a different coach is well under way, seeking a professional who has high-level background as Boulter continues to think she can be a world-class competitor.

Future Goals

"Progressing with a different trainer, a key aspect I'm very clear on is that they are going to be a professional who has considerable experience in how to make it to the peak performance of this sport," she stated.

"I've been placed as advanced as twenty-three and I am confident I can get back to that position. I don't believe my level has gone anywhere, I think the consistency must develop.

"My objective is not merely to be ranked 50, forty, 30, 20 - we've accomplished that. The objective is to be within 20."