Marty Riessen and Margaret Court were the reigning champions but both players chose not to participate.
Owen Davidson and Billie Jean King won in the final 6–3, 7–5 against Bob Maud and Betty Stöve.
Seeds
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Bottom half
Section 3
Section 4
References
External links 1971 US Open – Doubles draws and results at the International Tennis Federation