The field of participants in the individual competition consisted of 32 players, that of the doubles competition consisted of 16 pairs. The prize money amounted to 398,250 euros; the total financial liabilities were 450,000 euros.
The qualification took place from January 31 to February 2, 2009. Four qualifying places were played, which entitle them to participate in the main draw of the tournament.
The following prize money and world ranking points were paid out or credited for reaching the respective round. Players who moved into the main draw via qualification received the specified qualification points in addition to those for reaching the respective round. Otherwise the amounts are not to be understood as cumulative. Prize money for the double competition applies per team.