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Britain's Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "pick between my body and my world standing" as the scramble carries on for a spot in January's Australian Open main event.

While the standard WTA Tour competitive period is finished, there are still ranking points to be earned in Latin American countries, neighboring countries, various venues and France.

The female entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be based on the world rankings of early December, which could cause a dilemma for players close to the qualification line.

Health Challenges

Ex- British number one Boulter tore an hip muscle in her last tournament of the year in international locations last timeframe, and is now considering whether to participate in the WTA 125 development competition in French locations, France, in the first week of December.

The athlete's recent injury, and the reality she would need to achieve at least several wins in the European event to enhance her ranking, means she may well eventually not playing.

Contrasting Methods

In comparison, male players are not facing the identical situation, as for the initial instance the men's Australian Open competitor lineup will be created from present week's rankings, which is the ATP's formal annual-final position determination.

The adjustment is intended to preventing athletes from seeking ranking points during what is fundamentally the rest interval.

Professional Adjustments

This period has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She won only 14 Tour-level main-draw games and recently parted ways with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy working relationship in which she won multiple WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding trainer, and an remarkably good human as well, which produces circumstances particularly challenging," Boulter commented.

The pursuit for a new coach is well under way, looking for someone who has elite background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class player.

Career Objectives

"Progressing with a replacement instructor, a key aspect I'm very clear on is that they are going to be a professional who has extensive knowledge in how to succeed to the very top level of this game," she said.

"I've been placed as high as 23 and I know I can get back there. I am not convinced my level has gone anywhere, I believe the reliability should develop.

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