2009 Medibank International Sydney – Women's singles
Justine Henin was the defending champion, but retired from the sport on May 14, 2008. Elena Dementieva won the all-Russian final, 6–3, 2–6, 6–1, over Dinara Safina. World No. 2 and the first seed Serena Williams was nearly out of the tournament two times. Williams saved four match points in her first round clash against Samantha Stosur & three more against Caroline Wozniacki in the quarterfinals. Williams was defeated by the eventual champion Dementieva in the semifinals in straight sets. Seeds

Draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

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Draw

Medibank International Sydney - Women's Singles
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