2009 Family Circle Cup – Singles
was the defending champion, but withdrew due to injury.
Sabine Lisicki won her maiden WTA tour title, defeating Caroline Wozniacki in the final 6–2, 6–4.
Dinara Safina gained the World No. 1 ranking for the first time at the conclusion of this tournament, despite not participating. This is because Williams' withdrawal, and loss of her championship ranking points, allowed her to be superseded by Safina in the rankings.Seeds
The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Qualifying
Qualifying seeds
Qualifiers
Qualifying draw
First qualifier
Second qualifier
Third qualifier
Fourth qualifier
Sixth qualifier
Seventh qualifier
Eighth qualifier
