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Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my physical health and my professional position" as the competition persists for a place in next January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour season is completed, there are still ranking points to be earned in South American nations, regional locations, various venues and European destinations.

The female competitor lineup for the opening Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be calculated from the international positions of 8 December, which could present a difficult choice for players approaching the cut.

Health Challenges

Former British number one Boulter tore an abductor in her concluding competition of the year in international locations last timeframe, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in French locations, the continental destination, in the first week of December.

Boulter's recent injury, and the reality she would need to win at least multiple victories in the French tournament to boost her standing, means she may likely ultimately not competing.

Different Systems

In opposition, men's competitors are not facing the identical predicament, as for the premier occasion the men's Australian Open entry list will be established from present week's rankings, which is the ATP's standard year-end ranking date.

The adjustment is designed to discouraging athletes from seeking ranking points during what is fundamentally the break period.

Coaching Changes

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She won only 14 professional major tournament contests and recently separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year working relationship in which she captured three WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding coach, and an remarkably excellent human as well, which makes things very difficult," Boulter commented.

The search for a different trainer is well under way, searching for an individual who has high-level expertise as Boulter still believes she can be a elite-level player.

Professional Aspirations

"Progressing with a different trainer, an important factor I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be someone who has a lot of expertise in how to make it to the highest echelon of this game," she said.

"I've been ranked as elevated as twenty-three and I am confident I can get back to that position. I am not convinced my performance has disappeared, I believe the steadiness must enhance.

"My goal is not simply to be ranked fifty, 40, 30, twenty - we've accomplished that. The goal is to be within the top twenty."