Physical Health or World Standing - Boulter's Melbourne Grand Slam Predicament

British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my physical health and my world standing" as the race persists for a spot in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour competitive period is completed, there are still position points to be gained in Latin American countries, neighboring countries, various venues and European destinations.

The women's entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the world rankings of early December, which could create a dilemma for athletes close to the cut.

Injury Concerns

Previous British leading competitor Boulter experienced an hip muscle in her concluding competition of the year in Hong Kong last timeframe, and is now considering whether to play in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, the European nation, in the first week of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the reality she would need to win at least three matches in Angers to improve her position, means she may likely eventually not competing.

Different Systems

In comparison, male athletes are not facing the identical situation, as for the premier occasion the male Australian Open participant roster will be established from present week's standings, which is the ATP's official season-concluding position determination.

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

Professional Adjustments

This period has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just fourteen professional primary competition games and lately split with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended collaboration in which she captured three WTA victories.

"Biljana is an incredible trainer, and an exceptionally quality individual as well, which creates situations very difficult," Boulter said.

The pursuit for a replacement instructor is well under way, looking for an individual who has high-level experience as Boulter still believes she can be a top-20 athlete.

Career Objectives

"Moving ahead with a replacement instructor, one thing I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be someone who has extensive knowledge in how to advance to the highest echelon of this sport," she said.

"I've been positioned as elevated as twenty-three and I know I can get back to that level. I don't believe my level has disappeared, I feel the steadiness needs to develop.

"My aim is not merely to be placed fifty, 40, 30, 20 - we've been there. The aim is to be inside the top twenty."