Britain's Katie Boulter states she believes she has to "choose between my physical health and my ranking" as the competition carries on for a position in next January's Australian Open primary competition.
While the typical WTA Tour season is finished, there are still position points to be earned in South American nations, regional locations, Ecuador and France.
The female participant roster for the opening Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be based on the world rankings of early December, which could create a dilemma for players near the selection threshold.
Injury Concerns
Former British top-ranked player Boulter tore an groin injury in her final event of the year in Asian venues last timeframe, and is now evaluating whether to compete in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in French locations, the continental destination, in the opening days of December.
Boulter's current physical issue, and the reality she would need to secure at least multiple victories in Angers to improve her standing, means she may likely end up not competing.
Varying Approaches
In contrast, male athletes are not facing the identical dilemma, as for the premier occasion the men's Australian Open entry list will be established from this week's standings, which is the ATP's official year-end ranking date.
The modification is designed to deterring players from pursuing standing points during what is fundamentally the break period.
Coaching Changes
This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.
She secured just fourteen Tour-level primary competition games and currently parted ways with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended collaboration in which she captured multiple WTA victories.
"Biljana is an exceptional coach, and an extremely excellent individual as well, which creates situations extremely hard," Boulter commented.
The pursuit for a new instructor is actively progressing, looking for an individual who has top-tier experience as Boulter continues to think she can be a elite-level athlete.
Professional Aspirations
"Moving ahead with a replacement instructor, one thing I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be someone who has considerable expertise in how to advance to the very top level of this sport," she explained.
"I've been positioned as elevated as 23 and I know I can climb back to that level. I don't believe my performance has disappeared, I believe the steadiness needs to enhance.
"My aim is not simply to be positioned fifty, 40, thirty, twenty - we've accomplished that. The aim is to be inside 20."
