The Pole caused a scandal during the US Open. The final of the case!

The name of the Polish businessman Piotr Szczerk appeared on headers not only Polish but also foreign portals. O sZefie from Drogbruk They wrote, among others American “Newsweek”, BBC or Guardian. However, this is not a reason to be proud. The entrepreneur became loud due to his scandalous behavior during the Grand Slam US Open.

Piotr Szczrek caused a scandal during the US Open

After the spectacular victory of Kamil Majchrzak with Kaaren Khachanów, the Pole approached the fans to thank them for their support. At one point, the tennis player took off his hat, which he wanted to give to a boy of several years. However, the child did not manage to enjoy the gift, because the cap was pulled out by an adult man standing next to him. As it turned out later – it was just Piotr Szczerek.

A wave of criticism fell on a businessman and his company. Internet users issued the lowest possible grades on Google and industry websites. Ultimately, Kamil Majchrzak decided to reward the entrepreneur’s behavior for several years. Thanks to the strength of the internet, the tennis player found the boy and gave him some joy, personally meeting him.

A businessman from Poland caused a scandal during the US Open. Now I’m sorry

Meanwhile Piotr Szczerek issued a statementwhich he posted on social media. The head of the Drogbruk company decided to apologize to the injured boy, his family, as well as all fans and the player himself.

“I made a serious mistake. In emotions, in a crowd of joy after victory, I was convinced that the tennis player gave a hat in my direction – for my sons who had previously asked for autographs. This misconception meant that I released my hand instinctively. Today I know that I did something that looked like a conscious reception of a souvenir from a child, “he explained.

The businessman also referred to comments – allegedly his authorship – which were scrolling through industry services and social media. Their tons were at least controversial. Piotr Szczrek assured that none of these posts was written by him personally or anyone of his loved ones.

“It’s a painful, but I need a lesson in humility. That’s why I will be even more actively involved in the initiatives supporting children and youth as well as activities against violence and hate. I believe that only through deeds can I rebuild lost confidence. Once again, I apologize to everyone I have failed, “we read in a statement.