Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer were the defending champions but did not compete that year.
Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett won in the final 6 - 4, 2 - 6, 7 - 6(7 - 4) against Wayne Arthurs and Paul Hanley.
Jonas Björkman / 
Todd Woodbridge (quarterfinals) Joshua Eagle / Sandon Stolle (semifinals)
Graydon Oliver / 
Fabrice Santoro (quarterfinals)