Katie Boulter is dealing with fairly a dilemma this offseason as she has to select between securing a direct Australian Open entry or giving herself some relaxation time.
Boulter, who achieved a career-high rating of No. 23 in November 2024, had a reasonably dangerous second a part of the 2025 season – which included choosing up 4 consecutive losses between July and August. General, the British tennis participant managed to clinch simply three WTA main-draw wins after Wimbledon.
As anticipated, Boulter's dangerous type additionally led to a rating plummet and she or he is now ranked at No. 100 on this planet. And whereas 104 gamers will instantly make the Australian Open, there are additionally sure gamers who will use a protected rating, whereas some gamers plan on competing within the subsequent two weeks – which may presumably drop the Briton additional down within the rankings.
On December 1st, a WTA 125 (Challenger) match in Angers is beginning. If Boulter indicators up and does strong at the least, she ought to have sufficient to safe a direct Australian Open entry. However that additionally signifies that she must compete in December.
Boulter: I’ve to decide on between by physique or my rating…
"If there are tournaments there, it offers you a chance since you wish to make the principle draw of Australia. I'm on this predicament myself proper now, and it's nearly like I’ve to decide on between my physique or my rating. I believe I do know my very own proper selection, however it's troublesome as a result of it signifies that everybody else goes to be taking part in and passing me," the world No. 100 instructed BBC Sport.
In the identical interview, the Briton insisted that she believes she has what it takes to even beat her earlier career-high rating of No. 23 on this planet.
"I've been ranked as excessive as 23 and I do know I can get again there. I don't suppose my degree has gone wherever, I believe the consistency wants to enhance. My aim is to not be ranked 50, 40, 30, 20 – we've been there. The aim is to be inside 20," Boulter acknowledged.
