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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my physical condition and my world standing" as the competition continues for a spot in the upcoming January Australian Open main draw.

While the typical WTA Tour season is completed, there are still ranking points to be earned in South American nations, Argentina, multiple sites and European destinations.

The women's entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be calculated from the international positions of early December, which could create a difficult choice for athletes near the qualification line.

Health Challenges

Ex- British number one Boulter tore an groin injury in her last tournament of the year in Asian venues last month, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, France, in the first week of December.

The athlete's current physical issue, and the fact she would need to secure at least three matches in Angers to enhance her position, means she may well end up not competing.

Varying Approaches

In contrast, male athletes are not facing the identical situation, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be created from this week's positions, which is the ATP's standard annual-final standing calculation.

The change is designed to preventing competitors from seeking ranking points during what is basically the break period.

Training Transitions

This period has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She won only 14 professional main-draw games and currently separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy working relationship in which she captured several WTA victories.

"Biljana is an exceptional instructor, and an remarkably excellent individual as well, which makes things particularly challenging," Boulter commented.

The quest for a new coach is actively progressing, searching for a professional who has high-level experience as Boulter still believes she can be a top-20 athlete.

Future Goals

"Moving ahead with a different trainer, an important factor I'm very clear on is that they are going to be someone who has considerable expertise in how to advance to the very top level of this profession," she stated.

"I've been placed as elevated as 23 and I am confident I can get back there. I don't think my standard has disappeared, I feel the steadiness should enhance.

"My goal is not merely to be placed 50, 40, 30, 20 - we've been there. The goal is to be within 20."