Overview

• Tim Merlier outpaced the field to win stage nine in Chateauroux, marking his second victory of the 2025 Tour de France.
• Mathieu van der Poel’s solo breakaway was reeled in with 700 meters remaining by a charging peloton.
• Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey with a 54-second advantage over Remco Evenepoel, while Kevin Vauquelin sits third overall.
• UAE Team Emirates lost key support as João Almeida abandoned the race after fracturing a rib in a crash on stage eight.
• Stage 10 on July 14 features eight classified climbs in the Massif Central and is expected to reshape the general classification.