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British Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "choose between my body and my world standing" as the scramble continues for a position in next January's Australian Open main draw.

While the regular WTA Tour competitive period is completed, there are still position points to be earned in Latin American countries, regional locations, various venues and France.

The women's participant roster for the first Grand Slam of the upcoming season will be based on the world rankings of 8 December, which could create a challenging situation for athletes near the qualification line.

Physical Setbacks

Ex- British leading competitor Boulter tore an groin injury in her final event of the year in Asian venues last period, and is now weighing up whether to participate in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in French locations, the European nation, in the first week of December.

The athlete's current physical issue, and the reality she would need to achieve at least multiple victories in Angers to boost her position, means she may likely ultimately not participating.

Contrasting Methods

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

The adjustment is aimed at preventing athletes from chasing standing points during what is essentially the break period.

Professional Adjustments

This year has been a challenging one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 elite main-draw games and recently parted ways with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended collaboration in which she captured three WTA victories.

"Biljana is an incredible coach, and an remarkably quality human as well, which creates situations very difficult," Boulter said.

The pursuit for a different instructor is well under way, searching for a professional who has elite experience as Boulter continues to think she can be a top-20 player.

Future Goals

"Moving ahead with a new coach, an important factor I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be someone who has extensive expertise in how to make it to the highest echelon of this game," she said.

"I've been positioned as elevated as twenty-three and I believe I can return there. I am not convinced my level has diminished, I think the consistency must improve.

"My objective is not merely to be ranked 50, forty, 30, twenty - we've accomplished that. The goal is to be among 20."