Merlier Wins Stage 9 as Van der Poel's Breakaway Fails at Tour de France 2025
Tim Merlier won Stage 9 of the Tour de France in a sprint finish after a breakaway attempt by van der Poel was thwarted; overall race leader Pogačar retains the yellow jersey, with notable events including Almeida's withdrawal due to injury. The next stage will be a challenging mountainous route.
