Best of the Rest

Monaco to meet Isner:

Champion Juan Monaco of Argentina will face American John Isner in the semi-finals of the US men’s Clay Court Championship on Saturday, in a rematch of last year’s Houston final.

Third-seeded Monaco cruised past American qualifier Robby Ginepri 6-1 6-0 in just 56 minutes, never facing break point, while Isner booked his place in the semi-finals with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 victory over Ricardas Berankis.

The big-serving Isner produced 19 aces and won 89 per cent of his first serve points as he overpowered the Lithuanian. (RTRS)

McQuaid to seek third term:

Pat McQuaid will stand for a third term as president of cycling’s world governing body after winning the nomination of Cycling Ireland.

Cycling Ireland’s board agreed late Friday to McQuaid’s nomination request but asked him to back a series of reforms at the UCI, including restricting presidents to serving two four-year terms.

McQuaid has been UCI president since 20006. No rivals have emerged yet ahead of the September election.

McQuaid’s position has been under scrutiny since a US Anti-Doping Agency report detailed systematic doping by Lance Armstrong, who was banned from cycling for life.

The report alleged that Armstrong paid $125,000 to the UCI to cover up a positive test from the 2001 Tour of Switzerland.

The UCI has denied any improper collusion with Armstrong. (AP)