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Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my physical health and my ranking" as the race continues for a position in January's Australian Open main draw.

While the standard WTA Tour competitive period is completed, there are still position points to be gained in Chile, neighboring countries, Ecuador 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 present a difficult choice for competitors near the qualification line.

Injury Concerns

Previous British leading competitor Boulter tore an abductor in her last tournament of the year in Asian venues last period, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in Angers, the European nation, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's recent injury, and the reality she would need to secure at least multiple victories in the French tournament to boost her standing, means she may well eventually not competing.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, male players are not facing the same situation, as for the premier occasion the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be drawn up from present week's rankings, which is the ATP's formal annual-final position determination.

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

Coaching Changes

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 Tour-level major tournament matches and lately parted ways with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy partnership in which she secured multiple WTA championships.

"Biljana is an exceptional trainer, and an extremely good human as well, which produces circumstances particularly challenging," Boulter stated.

The pursuit for a replacement instructor is well under way, looking for an individual who has elite background as Boulter continues to think she can be a world-class player.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a replacement instructor, a key aspect I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be an individual who has extensive expertise in how to advance to the highest echelon of this game," she explained.

"I've been placed as high as 23 and I believe I can climb back there. I am not convinced my level has diminished, I think the consistency must develop.

"My goal is not merely to be placed fifty, 40, 30, 20 - we've accomplished that. The goal is to be among the top twenty."