Martin had set the early pace for a windswept 33 km course from Avranches to Mont Saint Michel in 36min 29sec but had a nervous wait as Froome threatened to upset his hopes of victory. <img alt="Tony Martin" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2013/jul/Tony-Martin.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 664px;" /> Tony Martin. PIC/AFP In the end Team Sky&#39;s leader Froome came home in second place at 12secs adrift but finished more than two minutes ahead of principal rival, two-time champion Alberto Contador of Spain. Overall standings: &gt; Chris Froome (SKY) u00a042h 29min 24sec &gt; Alejandro Valverde (MOV) +3:25 &gt;u00a0Bauke Mollema (BKN) +3:37 &gt;u00a0Alberto Contador (SAX) +3:54 &gt;u00a0Roman Kreuziger (SAX) +3:57 &gt;u00a0Laurens ten Dam (BKN) +4:10u00a0

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Tour de France leader Chris Froome tightened his grip on the yellow jersey after finishing second on the 11th stage time trial won by world champion Tony Martin yesterday.

Tony Martin wins Stage 11 as Chris Froome tightens grip on yellow jersey

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