FINAL LEADERBOARD -5 Laura Davies (Eng) +1 Rachel Teske (Aus) +3 Trish Johnson (Eng) +5 Martine Eberl (Ger), Michelle Ellis (Aus)

Play was suspended overnight because of rain but it did not deter Davies who birdied the 14th on her way to a winning five-under-par round of 70.

"This was a quality field and it's a title I've wanted to win for a long time," said the 40-year-old.

Australian Rachel Teske took the runners-up spot while Britain's Trish Johnson was third on three over.

"I hit a lot of good shots and it is a very promising effort at this early stage of the season," Johnson said.

Fellow Briton Johanna Head carded a final round of 69 to take a share of sixth spot.

Davies' victory in Sydney ended a 13-month title drought for the Coventry-born player.

"It's great to prove that I can still compete against the very best," added Davies.

"Hopefully, this is the start of a great year."

Davies will now head to the US-based LPGA Tour which starts in Tucson, Arizona this week.