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British Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "pick between my physical condition and my ranking" as the race persists for a spot in next January's Australian Open main draw.

While the typical WTA Tour competitive period is over, there are still standing points to be gained in Chile, regional locations, multiple sites and France.

The women's entry list for the opening Grand Slam of the 2026 season will be determined by the world rankings of 8 December, which could present a difficult choice for competitors near the selection threshold.

Injury Concerns

Former British number one Boulter experienced an abductor in her last tournament of the year in international locations last period, and is now evaluating whether to play in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in Angers, the European nation, in the initial week of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the situation she would need to win at least multiple victories in the French tournament to boost her position, means she may likely ultimately not playing.

Different Systems

In comparison, men's competitors are not facing the same predicament, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open participant roster will be created from this week's standings, which is the ATP's formal annual-final standing calculation.

The modification is aimed at preventing athletes from pursuing ranking points during what is essentially the rest interval.

Coaching Changes

This year has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She achieved merely 14 Tour-level major tournament contests and lately separated with coach Biljana Veselinovic after a lengthy working relationship in which she captured three WTA victories.

"Biljana is an exceptional trainer, and an remarkably good person as well, which creates situations very difficult," Boulter commented.

The pursuit for a different trainer is actively progressing, seeking someone who has top-tier background as Boulter continues to think she can be a elite-level competitor.

Future Goals

"Progressing with a new coach, an important factor I'm very clear on is that they are going to be someone who has a lot of experience in how to advance to the highest echelon of this game," she stated.

"I've been placed as high as 23 and I am confident I can get back to that level. I am not convinced my standard has disappeared, I believe the steadiness should develop.

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