US EditionTennis Star Kamil Majchrzak Meets Young Fan Who Had Hat Snatched From Him in Viral US Open Video
Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek apologized for mistakenly taking a signed hat meant for a child at the US Open, calling it a "necessary lesson in humility" after public backlash.
- On Thursday, a Court 11 clip showed Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek grab a signed cap meant for young fan Brock after Kamil Majchrzak offered it following his win over Karen Khachanov.
- In the heat of celebration, Piotr Szczerek, CEO of Drogbruk, said he believed Kamil Majchrzak gestured the hat toward Szczerek's sons, describing the incident as a misunderstanding amid post-match crowd emotions on Court 11.
- The video quickly circulated online on social media and live TV, sparking viewer outrage, while Kamil Majchrzak tracked down Brock and gave him a new signed hat and merchandise.
- Facing growing backlash, Piotr Szczerek posted a public apology on September 1 via Facebook, returned the hat to the boy, and Drogbruk faced review-bombing with its Google rating dropping to 1.4.
- The incident underscores how a single public misstep can escalate instantly online, with social media platforms driving viral spread while commentators and critics debate punishment versus redemption, highlighting Kamil Majchrzak’s restorative actions and Piotr Szczerek’s reputation recovery.
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Democrat & Chronicle
CEO apologizes for taking signed hat from boy at US Open: 'In the heat of the moment'
The CEO of a Polish company has apologized after taking a hat tennis player Kamil Majchrzak signed for a boy at the US Open.
This CEO is going viral for stealing from a child at the U.S. Open
Another weekend, another extraordinarily cringe CEO moment gone completely viral. In case you missed it, Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of Polish paving company Drogbruk, was caught on video doing something arguably worse than cheating at a Coldplay concert. The footage, now viewed by millions, was captured at the U.S. Open in New York City before hitting social media. It shows tennis pro Kamil Majchrzak signing a hat, then handing it to a child. But …
Local 3 News
noticiasya.comThe man who was criticized after viralizing a video where he snatched a child’s cap at the US Open apologized, claiming to have made a “serious mistake.”
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