The US Open has actually been swarming with stories this year, and one specifically that’s been making a great deal of headings includes a Polish businessman who swiped a hat from a kid.
On Thursday (August 28), Polish tennis celebrity Kamil Majchrzak welcomed followers and authorized autographs after beating theNo 9 seedKaren Khachanov When Majchrazk eliminated his hat to commend a young child in the stands, a guy standing alongside the kid ordered the hat and packed it right into a neighboring lady’s bag.
After it was verified the guy concerned was Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek, the chief executive officer of leading business Drogbruk, the millionaire encountered a sea of reaction.
Szczerek has actually currently released an apology, discussing that he made a “grave mistake” and believed the tennis celebrity was offering him the hat after his boys had actually requested autographs previously in the day.
“I would like to offer my sincere apology to the injured boy, his family, all the fans, and the player himself,” Szczerek claimed in a Facebook message (converted from Polish). “I made a grave mistake. In the midst of the excitement and celebration after my victory, I was convinced the tennis player was handing his cap to me — for my sons, who had previously asked for autographs. This mistaken belief caused me to instinctively reach out.”
He proceeded: “Today, I know that I did something that seemed like deliberately taking a souvenir from a child. It wasn’t my intention, but that doesn’t change the fact that I hurt the boy and disappointed the fans. The cap was given to the boy, and an apology to the family. I hope that I have at least partially repaired the harm caused.”
Reports adhering to the initial information declared that Szczerek originally safeguarded his activities, apparently specifying: “The recent incident at the tennis match has caused a disproportionate online uproar. It’s all about the famous hat, of course. Yes, I took it. Yes, I did it quickly. But as I’ve always said, life is first come, first served. In the end, chin up, hats off, less venom, more sportsmanship.”
However, in Szczerek’s most current Facebook declaration, he declared these records are not real.
“I also want to make it clear: neither I, my wife, nor my sons commented on this situation on social media or on any website,” he composed. “We did not use the services of any law firm in this regard. All alleged statements appearing online are not ours.”
He included that he and his better half have actually been “involved in helping children and young athletes” for many years yet that the US Open occurrence has actually revealed him “that one moment of inattention can undo years of work and support.”
“This is a painful but necessary lesson in humility,” he claimed. “Therefore, I will be even more actively involved in initiatives supporting children and young people and in actions against violence and hate. I believe that only through actions can I rebuild lost trust. I apologize again to everyone I have disappointed.”
After the hat-snatching occurrence, tennis celebrity Majchrazk sought the kid to make points best
In an Instagram message, Majchrzak shared a clip of himself chatting with the child, together with an image of them standing side-by-side. “Hello World, Together with Brock we wish you a great day!” the tennis celebrity composed.
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