The 2009 Guangzhou International Women's Open (also known as the TOE Life Ceramics Guangzhou International Women's Open for sponsorship reasons) was a women's tennis tournament on outdoor hard courts.

It was the 6th edition of the Guangzhou International Women's Open, and was part of the WTA International tournaments of the 2009 WTA Tour.

It was held in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, from September 14 through September 20, 2009.

Shahar Pe'er defeated Alberta Brianti 6–3, 6–4 Olga Govortsova / Tatiana Poutchek defeated Kimiko Date-Krumm / Sun Tiantian 3–6, 6–2, [10–8] The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: The following players received lucky loser spot in the Main Draw: