Almost a year later, Eugenie Bouchard's lawsuit against USTA still ongoing

Eugenie Bouchard's lawsuit against the USTA is still ongoing almost a year following her slip and fall at the U.S. Open.

Her attorney, Benedict Morelli, told the SportsBusiness Journal that the two sides have not found common ground in settlement talks.

In a statement to the SportsBusiness Journal, the USTA said it was "unfortunate that a year after her accident, Genie’s focus is on matters other than playing to her best ability."

The organization "remained ready, willing and able to bring the litigation to a conclusion as expeditiously as is possible," it added, saying that Bouchard had asked for an extension.

Bouchard, 22, slipped and fell in the evening following a mixed doubles match, and did not complete another match the rest of the season due to the concussion. The lawsuit alleges that the locker room area where she fell was not fully lit, was unattended and had a "slippery" substance on the floor.

If the two sides cannot reach a settlement, the case could proceed to trial.

The USTA said that it will treat Bouchard the same as it will every other player at the U.S. Open, noting that she was given a wild card into the USTA-affiliated event in Cincinnati.