Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer were the defending champions but lost in the final 0–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–4 against Mike Bryan and Mark Knowles.
Seeds
Donald Johnson / Jared Palmer (final) Mike Bryan / Mark Knowles (champions) Ellis Ferreira / Rick Leach (first round) Michaël Llodra / Fabrice Santoro (first round)
Draw
External links 2002 Nottingham Open Doubles draw