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Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "decide between my physical condition and my professional position" as the competition carries on for a position in January's Australian Open primary competition.

While the typical WTA Tour tournament schedule is over, there are still ranking points to be earned in South American nations, neighboring countries, Ecuador and international tournaments.

The female entry list for the initial Grand Slam of the 2026 season will be calculated from the global standings of 8 December, which could present a dilemma for competitors approaching the qualification line.

Injury Concerns

Previous British leading competitor Boulter tore an groin injury in her concluding competition of the year in Hong Kong last timeframe, and is now evaluating whether to play in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in French locations, France, in the first week of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the reality she would need to achieve at least several wins in Angers to improve her standing, means she may well eventually not competing.

Varying Approaches

In opposition, men's competitors are not confronting the equivalent situation, as for the premier occasion the male Australian Open entry list will be created from present week's positions, which is the ATP's official year-end ranking date.

The adjustment is designed to discouraging players from seeking ranking points during what is basically the rest interval.

Coaching Changes

This year has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She achieved merely fourteen professional major tournament matches and lately parted ways with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a three-year collaboration in which she captured three WTA championships.

"Biljana is an incredible coach, and an remarkably quality human as well, which makes things extremely hard," Boulter commented.

The search for a different coach is currently ongoing, seeking someone who has high-level background as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a world-class player.

Future Goals

"Going forward with a new coach, a key aspect I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be an individual who has extensive knowledge in how to make it to the very top level of this profession," she said.

"I've been ranked as advanced as 23 and I know I can get back there. I am not convinced my level has gone anywhere, I think the steadiness needs to enhance.

"My objective is not merely to be ranked 50, 40, 30, 20 - we've achieved that. The aim is to be within the elite group."