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Britain's Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "choose between my physical condition and my ranking" as the competition persists for a spot in January's Australian Open main event.

While the standard WTA Tour season is completed, there are still position points to be won in Latin American countries, neighboring countries, various venues and European destinations.

The women's entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the international positions of 8 December, which could present a difficult choice for competitors near the selection threshold.

Injury Concerns

Previous British number one Boulter experienced an groin injury in her final event of the year in Asian venues last period, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in Angers, the European nation, in the opening days of December.

Boulter's ongoing health concern, and the reality she would need to secure at least three matches in the European event to enhance her standing, means she may probably end up not competing.

Contrasting Methods

In comparison, male athletes are not experiencing the same situation, as for the first time the male Australian Open entry list will be established from present week's positions, which is the ATP's official annual-final standing calculation.

The modification is intended to discouraging competitors from pursuing ranking points during what is basically the break period.

Professional Adjustments

This season has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She won only 14 elite major tournament contests and recently parted ways with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year working relationship in which she captured three WTA championships.

"Biljana is an exceptional instructor, and an exceptionally excellent individual as well, which makes things particularly challenging," Boulter said.

The search for a different trainer is currently ongoing, looking for a professional who has high-level background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a top-20 athlete.

Professional Aspirations

"Moving ahead with a different trainer, one thing I'm very clear on is that they are going to be a professional who has a lot of knowledge in how to make it to the peak performance of this profession," she stated.

"I've been ranked as high as twenty-three and I believe I can climb back to that position. I don't believe my standard has gone anywhere, I believe the reliability must improve.

"My goal is not merely to be ranked 50, forty, 30, twenty - we've achieved that. The objective is to be inside the elite group."