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Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "pick between my physical health and my world standing" as the race continues for a spot in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour season is over, there are still standing points to be gained in Latin American countries, regional locations, various venues and France.

The women's competitor lineup for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the global standings of 8 December, which could present a difficult choice for athletes close to the cut.

Physical Setbacks

Ex- British top-ranked player Boulter experienced an groin injury in her final event of the year in international locations last month, and is now considering whether to play in the WTA 125 development competition in European venues, France, in the opening days of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the reality she would need to achieve at least three matches in Angers to boost her ranking, means she may likely eventually not playing.

Varying Approaches

In opposition, male athletes are not facing the equivalent predicament, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open participant roster will be created from present week's standings, which is the ATP's standard annual-final position determination.

The adjustment is aimed at preventing athletes from chasing ranking points during what is essentially the off-season.

Training Transitions

This season has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just fourteen professional primary competition matches and currently split with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year collaboration in which she secured several WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding trainer, and an exceptionally excellent human as well, which makes things particularly challenging," Boulter stated.

The quest for a replacement instructor is currently ongoing, searching for a professional who has top-tier background as Boulter still believes she can be a top-20 competitor.

Career Objectives

"Progressing with a replacement instructor, a key aspect I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be an individual who has a lot of knowledge in how to succeed to the highest echelon of this profession," she stated.

"I've been positioned as elevated as twenty-three and I am confident I can climb back there. I am not convinced my level has gone anywhere, I feel the consistency should develop.

"My objective is not simply to be ranked fifty, 40, thirty, twenty - we've accomplished that. The aim is to be among 20."