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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "choose between my physical condition and my world standing" as the competition continues for a position in January's Australian Open main event.

While the regular WTA Tour competitive period is completed, there are still ranking points to be earned in Chile, Argentina, multiple sites and international tournaments.

The women's participant roster for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the international positions of 8 December, which could cause a challenging situation for competitors near the selection threshold.

Physical Setbacks

Former British top-ranked player Boulter experienced an groin injury in her concluding competition of the year in international locations last month, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in French locations, France, in the opening days of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the situation she would need to achieve at least several wins in Angers to enhance her standing, means she may likely ultimately not participating.

Contrasting Methods

In comparison, men's competitors are not confronting the equivalent predicament, as for the first time the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be drawn up from this week's standings, which is the ATP's formal season-concluding standing calculation.

The modification is intended to deterring players from seeking standing points during what is essentially the off-season.

Coaching Changes

This season has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 elite main-draw games and recently parted ways with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year collaboration in which she secured several WTA victories.

"Biljana is an exceptional instructor, and an exceptionally quality individual as well, which creates situations very difficult," Boulter said.

The quest for a new coach is well under way, searching for an individual who has elite background as Boulter continues to think she can be a top-20 athlete.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a new coach, a key aspect I'm very clear on is that they are going to be someone who has extensive expertise in how to advance to the highest echelon of this sport," she stated.

"I've been positioned as high as 23 and I believe I can get back to that level. I am not convinced my standard has gone anywhere, I believe the consistency needs to enhance.

"My goal is not simply to be positioned 50, 40, thirty, twenty - we've achieved that. The goal is to be within 20."