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Froome was ahead with just over a quarter-mile to go, but Nibali made a charge in the final sprint to clinch the 98-mile stage from Prades, France, to Andorra La Vella, Andorra.

Boswell's team mate Froome suffered a crash shortly after the start at Andorra la Vella from which the Tour de France champion never recovered and he limped over the line nearly nine minutes behind Landa.

The 25-year-old Landa clinched the 138km route from Andorra la Vella to Cortals d’Encamp, the toughest stage ever to feature in the Vuelta, in four hours, 34 minutes and 54 seconds.

Racing resumes on Wednesday with the 138km 11th stage from Andorra la Vella to Cortals d’Encamp.

After Tuesday's rest day, Wednesday's 11th stage was a mountainous 138km race from Andorra la Vella to Cortals d'Encamp.