A millionaire CEO went viral after snatching a signed tennis cap from a young fan at the US Open. His initial defense, public backlash, and
Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak, after upsetting ninth-seed Karen Khachanov, seemed to hand his signed cap to a young fan. As the boy reached for the hat, Szczerek, who was standing nearby, grabbed it and put it in a bag carried by a woman with him.
The incident was seen on live television and quickly spread across social media. We learned that Szczerek is the CEO and founder of a Polish paving and landscaping company he established in 1999 with his wife. He is deeply involved in tennis, owning a private tennis court at his luxury home and co-owning a tennis pro club. However, users condemned him for his action, calling him “the most hated man on the internet.”
After stealing the cap from the boy, Szczerek doubled down: “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.”
He continued: “I understand that some people might not like it, but please, let’s not make a global scandal out of the hat. It’s just a hat. If you were faster, you would have it.” Sczcerek then threatened legal action against his critics: “I remind you that insulting a public figure is subject to legal liability. All comments, slander, and insinuations will be analyzed for the possibility of taking the matter to court.”
This did not go well for Sczcerek or his company.
I read the linked post to find out more about the asshole billionaire and it takes an editorial turn that I wasn't expecting













