See main article: 2002 Family Circle Cup. Lisa Raymond and Rennae Stubbs were the defending champions and successfully defended their title, defeating Alexandra Fusai and Caroline Vis 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(7–4) in the final. It was the 33rd title for Raymond and the 37th title for Stubbs in their respective careers. It was also the 6th title for the pair in the year.
The first four seeds received a bye into the second round.