KATIE BOULTER’S quest to clinch another grass-court title ahead of Wimbledon was emphatically ended today by a comprehensive Eastbourne quarter-final loss to French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini.

Two-time Nottingham Open champion Boulter struggled for rhythm and with her serve en route to a resounding 6-1 7-6 (0) defeat.

World number seven Paolini dominated the tactical battle against the British number one and adapted far better to blustery conditions at Devonshire Park.