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Britain's Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "decide between my body and my ranking" as the race continues for a place in the upcoming January Australian Open main event.

While the typical WTA Tour season is over, there are still position points to be gained in Chile, regional locations, Ecuador and international tournaments.

The women's participant roster for the opening Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the global standings of early December, which could create a difficult choice for athletes approaching the qualification line.

Injury Concerns

Previous British number one Boulter tore an abductor in her final event of the year in international locations last period, and is now evaluating whether to play in the WTA 125 development competition in French locations, the European nation, in the opening days of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the situation she would need to achieve at least multiple victories in the European event to enhance her ranking, means she may well ultimately not participating.

Contrasting Methods

In opposition, male players are not facing the equivalent predicament, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open participant roster will be established from present week's positions, which is the ATP's standard year-end position determination.

The change is intended to discouraging players from chasing ranking points during what is fundamentally the off-season.

Professional Adjustments

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 Tour-level primary competition contests and lately split with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she secured three WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding trainer, and an exceptionally quality person as well, which produces circumstances very difficult," Boulter said.

The quest for a different coach is actively progressing, seeking a professional who has elite experience as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class competitor.

Future Goals

"Going forward with a replacement instructor, one thing I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be an individual who has extensive expertise in how to succeed to the very top level of this game," she explained.

"I've been ranked as high as twenty-three and I know I can get back to that level. I don't believe my level has gone anywhere, I believe the reliability must enhance.

"My objective is not to be ranked fifty, forty, 30, 20 - we've accomplished that. The aim is to be within 20."