Historic win puts Jabeur's fasting on temporary hold

PARIS - Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam on Wednesday, but said her success has caused a dilemma for her observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The 22-year-old Tunisian, ranked No 114 in the world, defeated sixth-seeded Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 6-4, 6-3 at the French Open after earning her place in the main draw as a 'lucky loser' following a loss in qualifying.

But Jabeur said her unexpected run means she will have to postpone her Ramadan fasting obligations until her Paris adventure ends.