Piotr Szczerek is public enemy number one all across the world following his behavior toward a young child.
The US Open has always attracted drama, but this time, the drama was not on the court but in the stands.
Polish tennis pro Kamil Majchrzak secured the best victory of his life by beating ninth-seeded Karen Khachanov, so he decided to spread some love to the fans in the stands by signing autographs.
He autographed, waved, and grinned, then took off his hat and pointed particularly towards a boy in the stands.
Unfortunately for the young boy, a grown man stole the hat out of his hands.
“Obviously, it was some kind of confusion,” the tennis pro said after the event.
“I was pointing, giving the hat, but I had a lot going on after my match, after being super tired and super excited for the win. I just missed it. I had like a dead look if you know what I mean. I’m sure the guy was also acting in the moment of heat, in the moment of emotions.”
Piotr Szczerek, CEO of paving company Drogbruk, was identified after allegedly being caught on the live broadcast Thursday night, apparently snatching the prized memento from young fan Brock’s hands.
Spanish outlet MARCA reported that the businessman would soon deactivate his social media accounts after the incident sparked widespread fury.
Piotr Szczerek Breaks His Silence
Szczerek’s countrymen swiftly blasted him on a Polish job search site as a “sack of garbage,” “common thief,” “primitive scammer,” and “shameful jerk.”
He initially ran away from social media, but now he has a lot to say about the situation.
Thanks to the power of social media, the man was not allowed to fade from view.
Rather than slowly disappearing, Szczerek made things worse for himself by doubling down on his behavior.
Piotr Szczerek issued a public statement that sounded like a man who was not ashamed of his behavior.
“Ah, yes, I took it. Yes, I did it in a rush. But as always, first come, first served is life.”
“If you were faster, you would have it… I remind you that insulting a public figure is subject to legal liability. All offensive comments, slander, and insinuations will be analyzed for the possibility of taking the matter to court.”
