Australian Open 2014: day three – in pictures

The Rod Laver Arena is bathed in sunshine during the second round match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Leonardo Mayer of Argentina during day three of the 2014 Australian Open. The temperatures on court reached 42 degrees centigrade Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Mayer cools down during his match with Djokovic.he lost the opening set to love Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Djokovic is silhouetted on court. The Serb overcame an early fall to triumph 6-0, 6-4, 6-4. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Djokovic, covered in sweat, walks past magazines featuring pictures of himself after signing a few autographs Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

Spectators cool off with popsicles in front of a misting fan Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

Florian Mayer of Germany changes his sweat-drenched shirt during his men's singles match against Mikhail Youzhny of Russia Photograph: DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Lleyton Hewitt of Australia plays a forehand in his first round doubles match with compatriot Patrick Rafter against Eric Butorac of the United States and Raven Klaasen of South Africa. Rafter, who is now aged 41, retired in 2001, but his comeback ended in defeat 6-4 7-5. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand in her second round match against Vesna Dolonc of Serbia. She won in routine fashion 6-1, 6-2 Photograph: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Ernests Gulbis of Latvia covers his face with a towel in his second round match against Sam Querrey of the United States. Croatia's Ivan Dodig found the heat so unbearable he was forced to retire from his match against Damir Dzumhur Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

A multiple exposure shows Adrian Mannarino of France serving the ball to David Ferrer of Spain during their second round match. ferrer won 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-0, 6-3 Photograph: NARENDRA SHRESTHA/EPA

A general view of Melbourne Park as the courts are lit at night Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty Images