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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my body and my professional position" as the scramble continues for a position in the upcoming January Australian Open primary competition.

While the regular WTA Tour season is completed, there are still standing points to be gained in South American nations, Argentina, multiple sites and international tournaments.

The female entry list for the first Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be calculated from the world rankings of early December, which could present a challenging situation for competitors approaching the qualification line.

Injury Concerns

Ex- British number one Boulter suffered an groin injury in her concluding competition of the year in Hong Kong last month, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in French locations, the European nation, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's recent injury, and the fact she would need to achieve at least several wins in the European event to boost her ranking, means she may likely ultimately not competing.

Varying Approaches

In comparison, male athletes are not confronting the same predicament, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be created from this week's standings, which is the ATP's standard year-end position determination.

The change is intended to preventing players from pursuing ranking points during what is basically the break period.

Training Transitions

This year has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She achieved merely fourteen elite major tournament games and currently parted ways with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a extended collaboration in which she secured multiple WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding instructor, and an exceptionally good person as well, which produces circumstances very difficult," Boulter stated.

The search for a new instructor is currently ongoing, searching for someone who has top-tier expertise as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class competitor.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing 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 experience in how to advance to the very top level of this game," she explained.

"I've been placed as high as 23 and I am confident I can get back there. I am not convinced my standard has disappeared, I believe the steadiness must enhance.

"My aim is not simply to be placed 50, forty, thirty, 20 - we've been there. The goal is to be within 20."