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British Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "pick between my physical health and my world standing" as the scramble persists for a spot in next January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the standard WTA Tour tournament schedule is over, there are still ranking points to be earned in Latin American countries, regional locations, Ecuador and France.

The women's competitor lineup for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the world rankings of early December, which could cause a difficult choice for players close to the qualification line.

Physical Setbacks

Previous British leading competitor Boulter experienced an hip muscle in her final event of the year in Asian venues last timeframe, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in French locations, the continental destination, in the first week of December.

Boulter's ongoing health concern, and the situation she would need to secure at least multiple victories in Angers to improve her standing, means she may likely eventually not competing.

Contrasting Methods

In comparison, male athletes are not facing the identical situation, as for the premier occasion the men's Australian Open entry list will be created from this week's standings, which is the ATP's standard annual-final ranking date.

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

Training Transitions

This season has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 elite major tournament games and recently parted ways with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy working relationship in which she secured several WTA titles.

"Biljana is an incredible coach, and an extremely quality human as well, which produces circumstances very difficult," Boulter stated.

The pursuit for a different trainer is well under way, seeking an individual who has elite expertise as Boulter continues to think she can be a world-class athlete.

Career Objectives

"Moving ahead with a new coach, one thing I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be an individual who has a lot of expertise in how to advance to the highest echelon of this sport," she explained.

"I've been ranked as advanced as twenty-three and I am confident I can get back there. I don't believe my standard has disappeared, I feel the consistency must develop.

"My goal is not simply to be positioned fifty, 40, thirty, twenty - we've accomplished that. The objective is to be among the top twenty."