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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "choose between my body and my ranking" as the scramble continues for a spot in next January's Australian Open main draw.

While the typical WTA Tour season is finished, there are still standing points to be won in Latin American countries, Argentina, multiple sites and France.

The women's participant roster for the initial Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the world rankings of 8 December, which could create a difficult choice for athletes close to the qualification line.

Injury Concerns

Previous British number one Boulter experienced an groin injury in her concluding competition of the year in international locations last timeframe, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in European venues, France, in the initial week of December.

The athlete's current physical issue, and the fact she would need to secure at least multiple victories in the European event to boost her position, means she may likely end up not participating.

Varying Approaches

In contrast, male athletes are not confronting the same situation, as for the first time the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be drawn up from this week's rankings, which is the ATP's formal annual-final ranking date.

The change is intended to deterring athletes from pursuing standing points during what is basically the rest interval.

Professional Adjustments

This year has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 elite major tournament contests and lately split with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she secured multiple WTA championships.

"Biljana is an exceptional instructor, and an exceptionally good human as well, which creates situations extremely hard," Boulter commented.

The search for a new trainer is well under way, searching for an individual who has elite experience as Boulter continues to think she can be a elite-level competitor.

Career Objectives

"Moving ahead with a new coach, one thing I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be someone who has extensive expertise in how to advance to the peak performance of this game," she explained.

"I've been ranked as advanced as 23 and I believe I can get back to that level. I don't think my level has gone anywhere, I feel the steadiness should enhance.

"My aim is not to be placed fifty, 40, 30, 20 - we've achieved that. The aim is to be inside the elite group."