| Champ: |  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
| Runner: | Jérémy Chardy |
| Score: | 6–4, 7–6(7–5) |
| Draw: | 32 |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: 2009 SA Tennis Open.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won the title, defeating Jérémy Chardy 6–4, 7–6(7–5) in the final.
Every player received a bye into the second round, so the first round has been omitted.