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Britain's Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "pick between my physical health and my ranking" as the race persists for a position in the upcoming January Australian Open main event.

While the typical WTA Tour tournament schedule is finished, there are still standing points to be earned in Chile, regional locations, various venues and European destinations.

The female participant roster for the opening Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the global standings of the December cutoff, which could present a challenging situation for athletes near the selection threshold.

Health Challenges

Former British top-ranked player Boulter experienced an groin injury in her last tournament of the year in international locations last period, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in French locations, the continental destination, in the first week of December.

Boulter's recent injury, and the reality she would need to win at least three matches in the European event to boost her ranking, means she may probably eventually not playing.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, men's competitors are not confronting the identical situation, as for the initial instance the men's Australian Open participant roster will be established from current week's standings, which is the ATP's formal annual-final ranking date.

The adjustment is designed to preventing competitors from pursuing ranking points during what is essentially the rest interval.

Coaching Changes

This year has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 elite main-draw contests and recently parted ways with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy collaboration in which she captured several WTA titles.

"Biljana is an incredible instructor, and an remarkably quality person as well, which makes things very difficult," Boulter stated.

The quest for a replacement instructor is currently ongoing, searching for an individual who has elite background as Boulter still believes she can be a world-class competitor.

Professional Aspirations

"Moving ahead with a different trainer, an important factor I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be a professional who has extensive knowledge in how to succeed to the very top level of this profession," she said.

"I've been ranked as elevated as 23 and I am confident I can return to that level. I don't believe my level has diminished, I think the consistency must enhance.

"My goal is not to be positioned fifty, forty, 30, twenty - we've been there. The goal is to be among the elite group."