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Britain's Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "pick between my physical health and my professional position" as the competition carries on for a position in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour tournament schedule is over, there are still ranking points to be earned in Latin American countries, regional locations, multiple sites and international tournaments.

The women's entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be based on the international positions of the December cutoff, which could present a challenging situation for competitors near the cut.

Physical Setbacks

Ex- British top-ranked player Boulter suffered an abductor in her final event of the year in Asian venues last period, and is now considering whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, France, in the initial week of December.

Boulter's recent injury, and the reality she would need to win at least multiple victories in the European event to enhance her standing, means she may likely end up not playing.

Different Systems

In contrast, men's competitors are not facing the identical situation, as for the first time the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be established from current week's positions, which is the ATP's standard year-end standing calculation.

The change is intended to discouraging athletes from seeking ranking points during what is basically the rest interval.

Coaching Changes

This season has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 Tour-level primary competition matches and lately separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a extended collaboration in which she captured multiple WTA championships.

"Biljana is an exceptional trainer, and an remarkably excellent individual as well, which makes things very difficult," Boulter said.

The pursuit for a replacement trainer is currently ongoing, searching for a professional who has elite background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class athlete.

Future Goals

"Going forward with a replacement instructor, a key aspect I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be an individual who has considerable experience in how to make it to the very top level of this profession," she explained.

"I've been positioned as advanced as twenty-three and I know I can return there. I don't believe my level has diminished, I feel the steadiness should improve.

"My goal is not to be placed fifty, forty, thirty, 20 - we've achieved that. The aim is to be among 20."