Minh, the world No.9 needed only 33 minutes to send the unseeded Thomsen with a 21-13, 21-9 win.

Minh, who grabbed two important titles at the Badminton World Federation last month will meet with Japan’s Sasaki, who entered the second round after defeating fellow countryman Kazushi Yamada, 21-12, 21-15 in the first round.

Minh and Sasaki have met twice previously, each winning one match.