Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Sho Sasaki returns during his match against Virgil Soeroredjo of Surinam in the London Olympics men's badminton singles at Wembley Arena on July 29, 2012. As the top player of two-person group, Sasaki's 30-minute victory ensured his place in the round of 16.

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Sho Sasaki waves to the crowd after beating his opponent Virgil Soeroredjo of Surinam in the men's singles badminton tournament at Wembley Arena on July 29, 2012. As the top player in his group, Sasaki advanced to the round of 16 at the London Olympics.

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Sho Sasaki shake hands with Virgil Soeroredjo of Surinam after their match in the men's badminton singles at Wembley Arena on July 29, 2012. Sasaki beat Saeroredjo 21-12, 21-7 and advanced to the round of 16.

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Sho Sasaki in action during his match against Virgil Soeroredjo of Surinam in men's badminton singles at Wembley Arena on July 29, 2012. Sasaki beat Saeroredjo 21-12, 21-7 and advanced to the round of 16.

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

Sasaki advances to second round of Olympic badminton men's singles

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Sho Sasaki makes a return in the men's badminton singles match against Virgil Soeroredjo of Surinam at the Wembley Arena on July 29, 2012. Sasaki secured his place in the round of 16 with a win of 21-12 and 21-7.