Alize Cornet claimed her first WTA title in nearly two years with a straight-sets win over Eugenie Bouchard at the Hobart International.

The Frenchwoman dominated throughout the 6-1 6-2 victory, breaking serve seven times on her way to victory in just under an hour.

Cornet told the WTA’s official website: “Each time we’ve played against each other, it was a tough battle and at least two hours, three sets or two tight sets. This time, I was just a little bit better from the beginning of the match.

“I was patient, trying to be aggressive but trying to play the right shot at the right time. It all worked out my way and it’s just great to have an easy final like this because finals are already so emotional.”