Maria Sharapova has pulled out of next week's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati in an effort to ensure she is able to participate at the US Open that starts at the end of this month.

Andy Murray's long winning streak has ended with defeat to Marin Cilic in the final of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Richard Lee was the pre-Christmas cracker at Ludlow with a 168-1 big-race double.

Serena Williams will be returning to the court a little earlier than expected.