Players continue to battle as heat wave grips Australia

At least the heat should be subsiding. The temperature dropped considerably to 32 (90F) during the event matches and lowered again to 23 C (73 F) when rain

The sun continues to beat down on Li Na during her third-round match against Lucie Safarova :: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

At least the heat should be subsiding. The temperature dropped considerably to 32 (90F) during the event matches and lowered again to 23 C (73 F) when rain interrupted the night matches. Saturday's forecast is for a maximum of 23C (73 F).