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Katie Boulter Weighs December Return to Protect Australian Open Entry, Calls for WTA Cut-Off Reform

The Dec. 8 rankings, which count protected entries, leave the world No. 100 at risk of missing direct acceptance.

Overview

  • Boulter says she must choose between resting a torn abductor and competing to preserve a place in the Australian Open main draw.
  • She is considering the WTA 125 event in Angers starting December 1 as a final opportunity to gain ranking points before the entry list is set.
  • The Briton urged the WTA to mirror the ATP's earlier Australian Open cut-off, introduced on November 18, to ease late-season strain on players.
  • Her ranking has dropped to No. 100 after a difficult second half of 2025, down from a career-high No. 23 reached in November 2024.
  • Boulter recently ended her partnership with coach Biljana Veselinovic and says her goal is to return to the top 20 under a more experienced guide.