Paul Haarhuis and Sjeng Schalken were the defending champions but did not compete that year.
Byron Black and Thomas Shimada won in the final 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 against John-Laffnie de Jager and Robbie Koenig.
Seeds Champion seeds are indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which those seeds were eliminated.
Byron Black / Thomas Shimada (champions) Scott Humphries / Jim Thomas (first round) John-Laffnie de Jager / Robbie Koenig (final) Petr Luxa / Radek Štěpánek (quarterfinals)
Draw
External links 2001 Heineken Open Shanghai Doubles Draw