Alex Baudin Labels UAE Team Emirates "Greedy" Following Stage 3 Yellow Jersey Pursuit

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider Alex Baudin has criticized UAE Team Emirates’ tactical approach during Stage 3 of the Tour de France, describing the team’s decision to neutralize his late breakaway as "greedy." Baudin, who held the virtual lead of the general classification during the closing kilometers of the 230.8km route from Piacenza to Turin, saw his bid for the yellow jersey collapse under the pressure of the UAE-led peloton. Tactical Control in Stage 3 The incident occurred during Monday's flat stage, typically reserved for sprinters. Baudin launched an attack alongside Fabien Grellier, gaining enough time to briefly displace Tadej Pogačar as the live race leader. While UAE Team Emirates was not strictly required to defend the jersey—given that Richard Carapaz was also a threat for the lead—the team maintained a high tempo at the front of the pack, effectively ending the Frenchman’s chances of a career-defining podium moment. Speaking to regional media following the stage, Baudin expressed frustration at the refusal of the dominant UAE squad to allow the breakaway to succeed. "They are a bit greedy," Baudin stated, referring to the team's relentless pursuit despite…