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British Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "choose between my physical condition and my professional position" as the scramble carries on for a spot in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the standard WTA Tour tournament schedule is completed, there are still ranking points to be earned in Chile, neighboring countries, Ecuador and European destinations.

The women's entry list for the opening Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the world rankings of early December, which could present a difficult choice for athletes approaching the cut.

Health Challenges

Ex- British number one Boulter suffered an hip muscle in her last tournament of the year in Asian venues last month, and is now weighing up whether to play in the WTA 125 development competition in European venues, the European nation, in the first week of December.

The athlete's recent injury, and the situation she would need to win at least several wins in Angers to boost her standing, means she may likely eventually not competing.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, male athletes are not facing the equivalent situation, as for the initial instance the men's Australian Open entry list will be established from current week's rankings, which is the ATP's official annual-final position determination.

The modification is aimed at preventing players from pursuing standing points during what is essentially the off-season.

Coaching Changes

This year has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She won only fourteen Tour-level primary competition games and recently parted ways with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a extended working relationship in which she captured three WTA championships.

"Biljana is an incredible coach, and an extremely quality human as well, which produces circumstances particularly challenging," Boulter stated.

The search for a new coach is actively progressing, seeking a professional who has high-level expertise as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class player.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a different trainer, an important factor I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be a professional who has considerable knowledge in how to make it to the highest echelon of this profession," she explained.

"I've been ranked as elevated as 23 and I know I can return to that position. I am not convinced my standard has diminished, I feel the consistency needs to enhance.

"My aim is not merely to be placed 50, forty, thirty, 20 - we've accomplished that. The aim is to be among the elite group."