Kamil Majchrzak's selfish fan finally identified as Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek after the US Open cap incident. Szczerek was recorded taking the signed cap from a young fan during a celebratory moment.
After defeating ninth seed Karen Khachanov, Kamil Majchrzak approached the stands to give a signed cap to a boy. Before the child could receive it, Szczerek intercepted and placed it in his partner's bag. The video went viral and drew widespread anger from fans.
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Piotr Szczerek co-founded the paving company Drogbruk with his wife Anna in 1999. The company became a leader in the paving industry in Poland. It has sponsored local sports events and supported Polish tennis players. Despite this record, Szczerek's actions at the US Open caused major criticism both in Poland and abroad.
The incident was condemned by fans worldwide. On X, users called Szczerek entitled and demanded he be banned from future tournaments. Polish citizens criticized him on a job search site, labeling him a thief and untrustworthy businessman. Comments questioned his credibility and suggested customers might avoid his company.
Kamil Majchrzak posted on Instagram asking for help to find the child. Within an hour, the boy was located and received a replacement signed cap. Majchrzak later shared a video of their meeting, where the child appeared delighted to finally receive the cap directly. Fans praised Majchrzak for resolving the situation quickly.
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Online reactions to Piotr Szczerek's behavior were harsh. Some called him shameful, others said he should be banned from tennis events. Several predicted long-term reputational damage for him and his company. Critics argued that sportsmanship and basic decency were ignored in his actions.
Szczerek and Drogbruk have long supported sports in Poland. The company has sponsored local tournaments and tennis players like Piotr Matuszewski. This history made the US Open cap incident even more controversial, as many believed the act went against his public image of supporting athletes and youth.
Who was the fan that took Kamil Majchrzak's signed cap at the US Open?
The fan was identified as Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek of Drogbruk, who snatched the cap from a child after Majchrzak's victory against Karen Khachanov.
What action did Kamil Majchrzak take after the cap incident?
Kamil Majchrzak quickly found the boy and gave him a replacement signed cap. He shared a video of the meeting on Instagram, earning praise for his response.