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Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my body and my world standing" as the race continues for a place in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the regular WTA Tour tournament schedule is finished, there are still standing points to be won in South American nations, regional locations, various venues and France.

The female entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the global standings of early December, which could present a challenging situation for competitors near the cut.

Injury Concerns

Previous British number one Boulter tore an groin injury in her final event of the year in Asian venues last period, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in French locations, France, in the initial week of December.

The athlete's current physical issue, and the fact she would need to win at least multiple victories in Angers to enhance her ranking, means she may well ultimately not competing.

Different Systems

In opposition, male athletes are not facing the same predicament, as for the first time the male Australian Open entry list will be created from this week's standings, which is the ATP's official year-end ranking date.

The adjustment is designed to discouraging athletes from seeking standing points during what is essentially the off-season.

Coaching Changes

This year has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She won only fourteen elite main-draw games and lately parted ways with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended working relationship in which she secured three WTA titles.

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

The search for a different trainer is actively progressing, seeking someone who has elite expertise as Boulter still believes she can be a elite-level player.

Future Goals

"Moving ahead with a replacement instructor, a key aspect I'm very clear on is that they are going to be a professional who has extensive expertise in how to advance to the peak performance of this profession," she said.

"I've been placed as advanced as twenty-three and I know I can return to that position. I don't think my performance has disappeared, I believe the reliability should enhance.

"My aim is not simply to be ranked 50, 40, 30, 20 - we've been there. The aim is to be within 20."