Players were seeking to secure last 16 places as the Australian Open continued ©Getty Images

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Simona Halep earned a straight sets win over Venus Williams ©Getty Images
Simona Halep earned a straight sets win over Venus Williams ©Getty Images
Following victory over Venus Williams, Halep will now face Serena Williams ©Getty Images
Following victory over Venus Williams, Halep will now face Serena Williams ©Getty Images
Serena Williams eased through her third round match ©Getty Images
Serena Williams eased through her third round match ©Getty Images
The seven-time champion comforted Ukrainian youngster Dayana Yastremska after her win ©Getty Images
The seven-time champion comforted Ukrainian youngster Dayana Yastremska after her win ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the tournament but remained on course for the final ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the tournament but remained on course for the final ©Getty Images
Alexander Zverev progressed to the fourth round ©Getty Images
Alexander Zverev progressed to the fourth round ©Getty Images
The crowd stayed late again as competition continued in Melbourne ©Getty Images
The crowd stayed late again as competition continued in Melbourne ©Getty Images
Australia's Alexei Popyrin came from two sets down to force a deciding set against Lucas Pouille ©Getty Images
Australia's Alexei Popyrin came from two sets down to force a deciding set against Lucas Pouille ©Getty Images
Lucas Pouille responded to beat the home favourite to advance ©Getty Images
Lucas Pouille responded to beat the home favourite to advance ©Getty Images