Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) - stage winner
I was in the front when it started, before the race we said there would probably go a big group with the green jersey, the mountains jersey - and those two guys started attacking. We went in the wheel and we had a big group, we had a good ride. I didn't really believe in my chances, but in the final kilometres we came back together and I know I'm not slow in the sprint. I was in the perfect position. I had to do the sprint of my life and go really full until the finish. I'm really happy I can finish it off with a victory.
I didn't expect it to be this year, I was not feeling well in the first week. The second week was OK, now the third week was going better, but it was not really my parcours. I know the final climb was too steep for me, but I had a good group with Bob Jungels - he was pulling very hard to catch the front guys. So it was perfect for me. I didn't expect it, but I like surprises.
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Chris Froome (Team Sky) - race leader
[On Contador not getting a gap] It certainly was through no lack of trying. Every stage he's been attacking and during the final and today it was exactly the same.
For us today, and for me certainly, it was about saving as much energy as possible and get through the day without any big issues. I'm quite happy to put today behind us, and we're just focusing everything on tomorrow now.
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