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British Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "choose between my physical health and my ranking" as the competition continues for a place in the upcoming January Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour competitive period is completed, there are still ranking points to be won in South American nations, regional locations, multiple sites and international tournaments.

The women's competitor lineup for the initial Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be based on the global standings of the December cutoff, which could cause a dilemma for athletes approaching the selection threshold.

Health Challenges

Former British number one Boulter tore an groin injury in her final event of the year in international locations last month, and is now evaluating whether to play in the WTA 125 development competition in Angers, France, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's ongoing health concern, and the fact she would need to secure at least several wins in the European event to boost her standing, means she may well end up not participating.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, male players are not experiencing the same situation, as for the initial instance the men's Australian Open competitor lineup will be established from current week's standings, which is the ATP's official annual-final standing calculation.

The adjustment is aimed at deterring players from chasing ranking points during what is essentially the rest interval.

Professional Adjustments

This year has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 professional main-draw matches and lately parted ways with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she won multiple WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding trainer, and an remarkably excellent individual as well, which creates situations particularly challenging," Boulter commented.

The quest for a different trainer is well under way, seeking an individual who has top-tier background as Boulter still believes she can be a world-class competitor.

Career Objectives

"Going forward with a different trainer, a key aspect I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be a professional who has a lot of expertise in how to make it to the very top level of this sport," she explained.

"I've been placed as elevated as 23 and I know I can get back to that level. I don't believe my standard has gone anywhere, I feel the steadiness must develop.

"My aim is not merely to be positioned fifty, forty, 30, 20 - we've accomplished that. The goal is to be inside 20."