Not only is he confirming his birthday but also is he saying to the press that he would be happy if there's someone who celebrates his birthday.

"Yeah today is my birthday and I have no plan to throw a special event, but if anyone wants to celebrate it for me, it’s okay, I'm happy," said Yuta with laughter.

Yuta is paired with Arisa Higashino at this BIO. Both players have secured the second round ticket after stunning Indonesia's pair in the first round, Edi Subaktiar / Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja with 21-18, 13-21 and 21-17.

"We had troubles since the opponents have high postures, but we managed to overcome it," said Yuta.

In the second round match, Yuta / Arisa will meet the winner of a matched played by the world's number one doubles from China, Zheng Siwei / Chen Qinchen and Choi Solgyu / Chae Yoo Jung.

"We obviously want to achieve the best results in this tourney, but we will focus on one game at a time," said Yuta.