Roger Federer defeated Lucas Pouille 7–5, 6–2, 7–6 in the second round of Wimbledon 2019 on grass, confirming his status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.09 to Pouille's 9.71. Federer controlled the match across all three sets, breaking serve decisively in the opening set before extending his dominance in the second. Pouille mounted minimal resistance, unable to sustain pressure against the Swiss maestro's grass-court proficiency. The third set remained competitive until the tie-break, where Federer's experience proved decisive. The victory underscored Federer's continued command on his preferred surface and set up a favourable path through the draw as he pursued another Wimbledon title.