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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 scramble continues for a spot in next January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour season is completed, there are still ranking points to be earned in South American nations, regional locations, Ecuador and France.

The female entry list for the opening Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be determined by the world rankings of early December, which could present a difficult choice for competitors near the selection threshold.

Physical Setbacks

Former British top-ranked player Boulter tore an hip muscle in her last tournament of the year in international locations last period, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, the continental destination, in the opening days of December.

The athlete's recent injury, and the reality she would need to secure at least three matches in the French tournament to improve her ranking, means she may likely ultimately not participating.

Contrasting Methods

In comparison, male athletes are not facing the same predicament, as for the first time the men's Australian Open competitor lineup will be created from this week's standings, which is the ATP's formal year-end ranking date.

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

Coaching Changes

This season has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 professional primary competition games and recently separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year collaboration in which she secured several WTA titles.

"Biljana is an outstanding instructor, and an remarkably good person as well, which produces circumstances particularly challenging," Boulter commented.

The quest for a new trainer is currently ongoing, looking for someone who has high-level background as Boulter continues to think she can be a world-class athlete.

Career Objectives

"Moving ahead with a new coach, a key aspect I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be someone who has a lot of experience in how to make it to the very top level of this profession," she said.

"I've been placed as advanced as 23 and I know I can get back to that level. I am not convinced my level has diminished, I feel the steadiness needs to enhance.

"My objective is not to be positioned 50, 40, 30, twenty - we've accomplished that. The objective is to be among 20."