"I'm continuing to work hard on the court with the aim of being in New York", Murray said as he admitted he might not have any court time before the US Open.
Murray's absence means he could be usurped as world No1 by Rafael Nadal, who will reclaim top spot if he reaches the semi-finals this week. "I always enjoy playing there, and I look forward to returning next year".
After withdrawing from Canada, Andy Murray has added Cincinnati to his summer pull-outs due to continued issues with his hip.
"I'm continuing to work hard on the court with the aim of being in NY", he said, per BBC Sports.
Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic, now world No. 4 and 5 respectively, announced their plans to skip Cincinnati last week.
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Given the way medical woes have already thrown a wrench into Murray's campaign, missing another extended stretch with the U.S. Open on the horizon could hamper his hopes of another big season.
The 30-year-old Briton has held the number one ranking since November of last year, but that may not last much longer.
Top seed Nadal faces Croatia's Borna Coric in his second round tie in Montreal later on Wednesday. A 2013 Western & Southern Open champion, Nadal will be the top seed for the first time in Cincinnati since 2010.
Play begins at the Western & Southern Open on Saturday, Aug 12 with qualifying matches.
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