CEO Admits Error After Snatching Boy's Hat at US Open

Piotr Szczerek, the chief executive of a paving firm, has expressed remorse for an incident at the US Open where he was caught on video snatching a hat off a young boy's head. While watching the match, Szczerek claimed he thought the hat was being passed to him by tennis player Kamil Majchrzak, who initially intended to give it to the child.

I made a huge mistake, Szczerek stated publicly. This wasn't my intention, but it doesn't change the fact that I hurt the boy and disappointed the fans. The toddler had received the cap moments earlier and was visibly upset by the incident.

The video of the event quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread criticism of Szczerek's actions. In a follow-up statement, he deeply apologized to the boy and his family, stating, I hope this has at least partially repaired the damage that was done.

After the match, Majchrzak, who had just achieved a victory against a higher-ranked opponent, offered his perspective on the event, suggesting that the emotions of the moment contributed to the misunderstanding. He later reunited with the boy, sharing gifts and a new cap in a bid to make amends.