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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 scramble continues for a place in the upcoming January Australian Open primary competition.

While the regular WTA Tour competitive period is over, there are still standing points to be won in Chile, regional locations, various venues and international tournaments.

The women's entry list for the first Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the world rankings of 8 December, which could create a dilemma for athletes approaching the selection threshold.

Health Challenges

Previous British top-ranked player Boulter experienced an groin injury in her concluding competition of the year in Asian venues last timeframe, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in European venues, the European nation, in the first week of December.

The athlete's ongoing health concern, and the fact she would need to win at least three matches in the European event to enhance her ranking, means she may probably end up not playing.

Different Systems

In opposition, male athletes are not facing the equivalent dilemma, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be created from this week's standings, which is the ATP's official season-concluding position determination.

The adjustment is designed to deterring athletes from seeking ranking points during what is essentially the off-season.

Coaching Changes

This year has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She won only fourteen Tour-level primary competition matches and currently separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year partnership in which she captured multiple WTA championships.

"Biljana is an incredible trainer, and an remarkably good individual as well, which creates situations extremely hard," Boulter stated.

The pursuit for a different coach is currently ongoing, searching for someone who has high-level background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a elite-level athlete.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a different trainer, a key aspect I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be a professional who has extensive experience in how to succeed to the peak performance of this sport," she said.

"I've been ranked as advanced as twenty-three and I believe I can get back to that position. I am not convinced my level has gone anywhere, I think the steadiness should enhance.

"My aim is not simply to be positioned fifty, 40, 30, 20 - we've been there. The objective is to be among the top twenty."