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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "pick between my physical health and my professional position" as the scramble continues for a position in the upcoming January Australian Open main draw.

While the typical WTA Tour competitive period is over, there are still position points to be gained in Latin American countries, neighboring countries, various venues and international tournaments.

The female competitor lineup for the opening Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the international positions of the December cutoff, which could create a challenging situation for competitors close to the cut.

Health Challenges

Ex- British number one Boulter experienced an groin injury in her final event of the year in international locations last period, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, the continental destination, in the initial week of December.

The athlete's ongoing health concern, and the situation 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.

Different Systems

In contrast, men's competitors are not experiencing the equivalent situation, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open participant roster will be established from present week's rankings, which is the ATP's official season-concluding ranking date.

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

Professional Adjustments

This season has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She won only fourteen Tour-level major tournament matches and lately separated with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year working relationship in which she secured several WTA victories.

"Biljana is an outstanding coach, and an exceptionally quality human as well, which produces circumstances particularly challenging," Boulter commented.

The quest for a different instructor is actively progressing, searching for someone who has top-tier background as Boulter still believes she can be a top-20 competitor.

Future Goals

"Moving ahead with a new coach, an important factor I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be a professional who has extensive experience in how to succeed to the peak performance of this profession," she explained.

"I've been placed as high as 23 and I am confident I can return to that position. I am not convinced my performance has gone anywhere, I believe the steadiness needs to enhance.

"My objective is not to be ranked 50, 40, 30, 20 - we've achieved that. The goal is to be inside the elite group."