Twelve of the world's best teams have descended on Sydney for 10 high-octane days of basketball action with the Opals looking to add their 2006 World Cup gold with a second in front of a home crowd.
On Day 4, it's a pared back schedule, with the Opals returning to court in a must-win clash against Serbia while Japan and Canada face-off in the final match of the day.
Read on for the day's schedule and results.
SCHEDULE
Mali vs. France - 2:30pm, Sydney SuperDome
Australia vs. Serbia - 6:00pm, Sydney SuperDome
Japan vs. Canada - 8:30pm, Sydney SuperDome
Australia 69 - 54 serbia
Australia's Opals have produced their most impressive performance of the FIBA Women's World Cup, defeating Serbia 69-54 and avenging a fiery loss from the qualifying tournament.
But victory may have come at a cost when paramedics attended to Bec Allen after she was assisted from the court while struggling to breathe in the final minutes.
Allen first left the court with an ankle injury in the final quarter but needed to be assisted off again just minutes later when she reeled out of a contest for the ball, clutching her side.
Allen led all scorers for Australia with 16 points and was among their best players against France on opening night.
- AAP
Japan 56 - 70 Canada
Mali 59 - 74 France