US Open Star Kamil Majchrzak Breaks Silence on 'Disgusting' Act Against Child that Left Fans in Uproar - The Mirror
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US Open hat snatcher identified as Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek — as tennis star Kamil Majchrzak meets with boy
Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak met with the young fan he tried handing his autographed hat to following his epic five-set victory over No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov — while the man who snatched the cap from the kid’s hand was finally identified.
US Open star Kamil Majchrzak breaks silence on 'disgusting' act against child that left fans in uproar - The Mirror
An enthusiastic tennis fan thought he had received a priceless souvenir after Kamil Majchrzak had beaten Karen Khachanov at the US Open only to have it stolen away
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Flushing Meadows, the US Open experienced one of those awkward little moments that tarnished the magic of an exceptional sporting evening. While Pole Kamil Majchrzak had just signed an exploit against Russian Karen Khachanov in five sets, the player wanted to close the evening in beauty by offering his hat to a young supporter. But the scene took an unexpected turn: an adult spectator, sitting right next to the b…
The scene takes place last Thursday, on the short number 11 of the US Open. Kamil Majchrzak just beat Karen Khachanov (2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6) in the second round after a marathon game. The Pole signs some autographs to spectators placed on the edge of the tennis court. The 76th world player takes advantage of it to offer his hat to a young boy. The latter, apparently about ten years old, is very happy to receive this gift. It was without count…
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