Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová were the reigning champions,[2] but Strýcová retired from the sport after the 2023 US Open.[3]
Hsieh partnered with Elise Mertens, but lost in the semifinals to Siniaková and Townsend. The defeat ended Hsieh's 22-match winning streak at the tournament. [citation needed]
By reaching the final, Routliffe attained the WTA No. 1 doubles ranking at the end of the tournament. Routliffe became the first player from New Zealand, male or female, to be world No. 1 in either singles or doubles. Mertens, Siniaková, and Laura Siegemund were also in contention for the No. 1 ranking at the beginning of the tournament.