Grunch:
If we really believe Villain is the "best" opponent at the table, then this is a particularly bad flop for Hero. Really, you are not going to improve unless you hit another 9 or the two black T -- that's 4 outs if you need them.
The bet on the flop is fine. You might also check this through and see what happens. It would be a totally different flop if it was two
instead of two
and if it were not so freaking wet with the 54 there. There are so many hands that have strong draws here that have you completely crushed (15+ out draws or something like 6
5
would be great here).
Villains l/c range from UTG is probably pretty wide. You're never really going to know what his actions will mean. And since your hand is so vulnerable, there's really no point in going to war.
As played, c/f turn, c/f river.
So easy to just sit there and target the bad players.