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British Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "choose between my physical condition and my professional position" as the competition continues for a position in next January's Australian Open main draw.

While the standard WTA Tour competitive period is finished, there are still position points to be gained in South American nations, regional locations, multiple sites and European destinations.

The female entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the 2026 season will be determined by the international positions of 8 December, which could create a dilemma for players close to the selection threshold.

Health Challenges

Previous British top-ranked player Boulter tore an groin injury in her last tournament of the year in Asian venues last timeframe, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 Challenger event in Angers, 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 several wins in the French tournament to boost her standing, means she may probably ultimately not participating.

Contrasting Methods

In opposition, men's competitors are not experiencing the same situation, as for the initial instance the men's Australian Open participant roster will be created from present week's standings, which is the ATP's formal year-end ranking date.

The adjustment is designed to preventing athletes from pursuing ranking points during what is basically the break period.

Coaching Changes

This period has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She won only fourteen professional major tournament games and recently parted ways with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she secured three WTA victories.

"Biljana is an outstanding instructor, and an exceptionally good person as well, which creates situations very difficult," Boulter stated.

The search for a different trainer is well under way, seeking someone who has elite background as Boulter continues to think she can be a top-20 player.

Career Objectives

"Progressing with a new coach, an important factor I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be a professional who has extensive expertise in how to make it to the very top level of this sport," she explained.

"I've been placed as advanced as 23 and I believe I can get back there. I am not convinced my level has diminished, I think the consistency should develop.

"My objective is not simply to be placed fifty, 40, thirty, 20 - we've accomplished that. The objective is to be among the elite group."