Polish Millionaire Apologizes After Snatching Autographed Hat at U.S. Open

At the U.S. Open, a viral incident occurred when Polish millionaire and CEO Piotr Szczerek was seen grabbing an autographed hat from a young fan named Brock, which tennis player Kamil Majchrzak had appeared to offer to the boy. Szczerek apologized publicly, explaining he believed the hat was intended for him to give to his sons, and he returned the hat to the boy along with his apology. Majchrzak, who supports the Polish tennis federation sponsored by Szczerek, also gifted the boy another hat and took photos with him. Szczerek faced significant public backlash, including harsh criticism from fellow Poles online, and deactivated his social media accounts. Despite the controversy, Szczerek has committed to supporting initiatives for children and youth to rebuild trust. Additionally, a separate incident at the U.S. Open involved a fan attempting to open tennis star Jannik Sinner's bag, which was quickly stopped by security, highlighting ongoing security concerns at the event.