Overview
- There were 104 direct acceptances into the Melbourne main draw, including players using protected rankings, leaving Boulter three places short.
- She is set to try to reach the tournament via qualifying unless withdrawals create a late opening.
- She declined a late-season WTA 125 event in France after the injury, saying she had to choose between her body and her ranking.
- She retired hurt in Hong Kong in October against Alexandra Eala and has since ended a three-year coaching partnership with Biljana Veselinovic that yielded three titles.
- The ATP fixed the men’s entry list in November to discourage off‑season point chasing, while the WTA used 8 December for the women’s cut-off.