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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "pick between my physical health and my world standing" as the race continues for a position in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the regular WTA Tour season is completed, there are still standing points to be earned in Chile, neighboring countries, multiple sites and European destinations.

The women's entry list for the first Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be based on the international positions of the December cutoff, which could create a challenging situation for players close to the selection threshold.

Health Challenges

Former British leading competitor Boulter suffered an groin injury in her last tournament of the year in Hong Kong last timeframe, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in French locations, the continental destination, in the first week of December.

The athlete's current physical issue, and the situation she would need to achieve at least several wins in the French tournament to enhance her position, means she may likely ultimately not competing.

Varying Approaches

In comparison, men's competitors are not facing the equivalent predicament, as for the first time the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be created from current week's positions, which is the ATP's formal annual-final ranking date.

The change is aimed at discouraging competitors from seeking ranking points during what is essentially the break period.

Coaching Changes

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 professional primary competition contests and currently separated with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she captured three WTA titles.

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

The quest for a new coach is well under way, searching for a professional who has elite background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a top-20 player.

Career Objectives

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

"I've been placed as elevated as 23 and I am confident I can climb back to that level. I don't think my performance has disappeared, I think the consistency needs to develop.

"My aim is not simply to be positioned 50, 40, thirty, 20 - we've been there. The objective is to be among 20."