Mas wins Vuelta stage nine to keep red jersey
AITANA, (Spain): Spain’s Enric Mas made a late attack on the climb to Alto de Aitana to win stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday, as the Movistar rider retained his overall lead and the red jersey.
Spain's Enric Mas secured a hard-fought victory on stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana, maintaining his overall lead and the coveted red jersey. The Movistar rider capitalized on Tadej Pogacar's crash from the previous day's race, executing a flawless final attack during the mountainous final climb to Alto de Aitana. Coming into the finish line, Oscar Onley of Netcompany Ineos was the only rider to follow Mas, but ultimately finished second.
Slovenian cyclist Primoz Roglic, currently second in the general classification, rounded out the podium in third place. Asked about his achievement, Mas expressed his excitement, noting that winning while wearing the red jersey was a special moment. The race will resume on Tuesday with a challenging 184.7 km stage from Alcaraz to Elche de la Sierra.
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