The 2009 Challenge Bell was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 17th edition of the Challenge Bell, and was part of the WTA International tournaments of the 2009 WTA Tour. It was held at the PEPS de l'Université Laval in Quebec City, Canada, from September 14 through September 20, 2009. Fifth-seeded Melinda Czink won the singles title.
| 2009 Challenge Bell | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 14–20 |
| Edition | 17th |
| Category | WTA International |
| Draw | 32S (32Q) / 16D (0Q) |
| Prize money | US$220,000 |
| Surface | Carpet – indoors |
| Location | Quebec City, Canada |
| Venue | PEPS de l'Université Laval |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Melinda Czink | |
| Doubles | |
 Vania King /  Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Melinda Czink defeated Lucie Šafářová, 4–6, 6–3, 7–5
- It was Czink's only singles title of her career.
Doubles
edit Vania King / Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová defeated 
Sofia Arvidsson / 
Séverine Brémond Beltrame, 6–1, 6–3
Entrants
editSeeds
edit| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 RUS
|
Nadia Petrova | 13 | 1 |
 GER |
|||
 CAN
|
Aleksandra Wozniak | 39 | 3 |
| CZE
|
Lucie Šafářová | 48 | 4 |
| HUN
|
Melinda Czink | 51 | 5 |
| USA
|
Jill Craybas | 75 | 6 |
| USA
|
Varvara Lepchenko | 84 | 7 |
| GER
|
Julia Görges | 92 | 8 |
- 1 Rankings are as of August 31, 2009
Other entrants
editThe following players received wildcards into the singles main draw
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
The following player received entry as a lucky loser:
Withdrawals
edit- Before the tournament
Sabine Lisicki (ankle injury)