Genie Bouchard’s lawsuit against the USTA was settled out of court amicably on Friday, according to a statement released by the USTA.
"We have reached an agreement with Eugenie Bouchard and are glad that this matter has reached an amicable conclusion for both parties,” the USTA said. “We would like to thank the court and jurors for their service. We also wish Ms. Bouchard the best of luck moving forward."
On Thursday it was revealed that Bouchard had won phase 1 of the trial and that the court ruled that the USTA was 75 percent responsible to any potential damages, which the court would then decide on.
But lawyers moved quickly on Friday to deliberate, beginning long negotiations that eventually led to the settlement.
“It’s been two-and-a-half years, so I’m happy it’s over,” Bouchard told reporters outside a New York courtroom, the New York Times reported. “I feel vindicated that I got the verdict yesterday. Just relief and happiness right now."