Lucie Safarova claimed her second Forest Hills Tennis Classic title with a straight sets victory over Peng Shaui in Saturday's final.

The Czech player overcame her Chinese opponent 6-4 6-2 to follow up her 2005 triumph and provide some cheer ahead of the US Open in what has been an injury-plagued season.

"In terms of the tennis, today's match with Peng was my best match. I just tried to concentrate from the very first ball," she said.

"I knew I had to serve well and I did that in both sets. I was also trying to control the points when I could, because when she's aggressive and in control she's very tough to play."

Having ended 2007 ranked 23rd in the world, Safarova has slipped to 82nd but is hopeful her Forest Hills success could be the start of a revival in fortunes.

"I was injured at the beginning of the year and haven't had my best results but this week has helped me regain my confidence in time for the US Open, she added.