1971 US Open – Women's doubles

Margaret Court and Judy Dalton were the defending champions but Margaret Court did not compete this year.

Judy Dalton teamed up with Rosemary Casals and successfully defended her title by defeating Gail Chanfreau and Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Rosie Casals / 🇦🇺 Judy Dalton (champions)

• # 🇫🇷 Gail Chanfreau / 🇫🇷 Françoise Dürr (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Mary-Ann Eisel / 🇺🇸 Valerie Ziegenfuss (semifinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Kerry Melville / 🇺🇸 Nancy Richey (semifinals)

• # 🇬🇧 Winnie Shaw / Betty Stöve (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Wendy Gilchrist / 🇺🇸 Julie Heldman (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Patti Hogan / 🇬🇧 Joyce Williams (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Helen Gourlay / 🇦🇺 Kerry Harris (quarterfinals)