2009 JSM Challenger of Champaign–Urbana – Singles

Kevin Anderson, who was the defending champion, lost to qualifier Ričardas Berankis in the second round.

Michael Russell defeated his compatriot Taylor Dent 7–5, 6–4 in the final match.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Kevin Kim (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Rajeev Ram (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Michael Russell (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Taylor Dent (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Jesse Levine (quarterfinals)

• # 🇮🇳 Somdev Devvarman (withdrew)

• # Kevin Anderson (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Robert Kendrick (first round)