Frenchman Anthony Turgis won the ninth stage of the Tour de France after a long-range breakaway through the gravel roads of the Champagne vineyards, marking the biggest victory of his career. Tom Pidcock finished second, expressing frustration after being blocked in the final sprint, while Derek Gee took third place. Overnight leader Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey after several attacks but gained no time on his main rivals, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard. The demanding stage included 14 gravel sectors, a feature reminiscent of Italy's Strade Bianche race. The Tour paid tribute to Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege, who tragically died in a crash at the Tour of Austria. The overall standings remained unchanged, with Pogacar leading Evenepoel by 33 seconds and Vingegaard by 1 minute and 15 seconds.