2009 China Open – Women's singles explained

See main article: 2009 China Open (tennis).

Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Agnieszka Radwańska in the final, 6–2, 6–4 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 2009 China Open. It was her second China Open title.^[1]

Jelena Janković was the defending champion, but lost in the second round against Peng Shuai.

This tournament saw world No. 226 Zhang Shuai defeat then-world No. 1 Dinara Safina in the second round, and as such become the lowest-ranked player to ever defeat a reigning world No. 1.^[2] Serena Williams replaced Safina as world No. 1 following the tournament by virtue of winning her second round match, though Williams herself would lose in the third round.^[3]

Seeds

The four Tokyo semifinalists received a bye into the second round. They are as follows:

• Maria Sharapova (third round)
• Agnieszka Radwańska (final)
• Li Na (third round)
• Jelena Janković (second round)

Draw

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

External links

• Main Draw
• Qualifying Draw

Notes and References

1. Web site: Djokovic and Kuznetsova win China Open titles . 11 October 2009. Reuteurs. 1 August 2017.
2. Web site: Dinara Safina shocked by wildcard entrant Zhang Shuai in China Open . 6 October 2009. The Guardian. 1 August 2017.
3. Web site: Serena Williams regains world number one spot with win at China Open . 6 October 2009. The Guardian. 1 August 2017.