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Britain's Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "choose between my body and my ranking" as the race continues for a spot in the upcoming January Australian Open primary competition.

While the regular WTA Tour competitive period is finished, there are still standing points to be gained in Chile, neighboring countries, multiple sites and France.

The female entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be based on the world rankings of early December, which could create a challenging situation for athletes close to the qualification line.

Injury Concerns

Former British leading competitor Boulter suffered an abductor in her final event of the year in Hong Kong last month, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, the European nation, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's ongoing health concern, and the reality she would need to achieve at least multiple victories in Angers to enhance her position, means she may likely eventually not competing.

Contrasting Methods

In comparison, male players are not facing the equivalent situation, as for the first time the male Australian Open entry list will be established from present week's standings, which is the ATP's formal season-concluding ranking date.

The modification is aimed at 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 won only fourteen Tour-level major tournament matches and currently split with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended working relationship in which she captured three WTA championships.

"Biljana is an outstanding instructor, and an exceptionally quality person as well, which makes things very difficult," Boulter stated.

The search for a replacement coach is currently ongoing, searching for someone who has elite background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class player.

Professional Aspirations

"Going forward with a different trainer, a key aspect I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be an individual who has extensive expertise in how to advance to the highest echelon of this profession," she said.

"I've been ranked as advanced as 23 and I know I can climb back there. I am not convinced my level has gone anywhere, I believe the consistency needs to develop.

"My objective is not simply to be positioned 50, forty, 30, 20 - we've achieved that. The aim is to be within the elite group."