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British Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "choose between my physical condition and my world standing" as the competition persists for a place in January's Australian Open primary competition.

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

The female participant roster for the first Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be based on the world rankings of 8 December, which could present a challenging situation for players approaching the selection threshold.

Injury Concerns

Former British leading competitor Boulter suffered an groin injury in her last tournament of the year in international locations last month, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in Angers, the continental destination, in the first week of December.

Boulter's ongoing health concern, and the reality she would need to achieve at least several wins in Angers to boost her standing, means she may well end up not playing.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, male athletes are not experiencing the equivalent dilemma, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open entry list will be drawn up from this week's standings, which is the ATP's standard year-end position determination.

The modification is designed to discouraging players from seeking position points during what is basically the break period.

Coaching Changes

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 Tour-level major tournament contests and lately parted ways with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year working relationship in which she secured multiple WTA titles.

"Biljana is an incredible trainer, and an remarkably quality individual as well, which produces circumstances very difficult," Boulter commented.

The pursuit for a different instructor is well under way, searching for someone who has elite background as Boulter still believes she can be a elite-level player.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a different trainer, a key aspect I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be an individual who has considerable knowledge in how to advance to the peak performance of this game," she explained.

"I've been placed as elevated as twenty-three and I know I can get back to that position. I don't think my standard has disappeared, I feel the reliability should develop.

"My objective is not merely to be positioned 50, 40, thirty, 20 - we've accomplished that. The goal is to be within 20."