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Photos from Stage 9: Sunday, May 15, Messina - Mt. Etna, 169 km. Hilltop finish

Mt. Etna, where today's battle was fought.

There he goes. Alberto Contador takes off.

José Rujano was able to grab Contador's wheel.

But after repeated attacks Rujano was dropped.

Michele Scarponi couldn't hold Contador's wheel, like several others, failing this Giro's first important test for the GC contenders.

Vincenzo Nibali finished 4th today, also putting him 4th in the GC.

But for now, no one can stop Alberto Contador.

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