2001 Italian Open – Women's doubles

2001 Italian Open women's doubles took place May 14–20, 2001.

Lisa Raymond and Rennae Stubbs were the reigning champions. They did not defend their title.

Cara Black and Elena Likhovtseva won in the final 6–1, 6–1 against Paola Suárez and Patricia Tarabini.

Seeds
• # Cara Black / 🇷🇺 Elena Likhovtseva (champions)

• # 🇫🇷 Anne-Gaëlle Sidot / 🇫🇷 Sandrine Testud (second round)

• # 🇫🇷 Mary Pierce / 🇯🇵 Ai Sugiyama (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Nicole Arendt / Caroline Vis (second round)

• # 🇦🇷 Paola Suárez / 🇦🇷 Patricia Tarabini (final)

• # 🇫🇷 Alexandra Fusai / 🇮🇹 Rita Grande (first round)

• # 🇮🇹 Tathiana Garbin / 🇸🇰 Janette Husárová (withdrew)

• # 🇺🇸 Martina Navratilova / 🇪🇸 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (second round)