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A shocking scene at the US Open in New York has gone viral after a grown man was caught on camera swiping Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak’s hat from a young fan. The ugly moment unfolded Thursday afternoon after Majchrzak’s stunning five-set victory over No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov. While greeting fans courtside and signing autographs, the 29-year-old player removed his hat. He then attempted to gift it to a boy eagerly waiting in the stands.
But before the child could reach for it, a man clutching a tennis ball swooped in, grabbed the cap, and shoved it into his wife’s bag. Shocked and heartbroken, the young fan shouted, “What are you doing?” The shameless adult ignored him and instead pushed a water bottle toward Majchrzak for another autograph. The surreal moment was broadcast live, sparking instant backlash online. Viewers condemned the “hat thief” for robbing the child of a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake.
Majchrzak Responds On Instagram
At first, Majchrzak appeared unaware of what had transpired, continuing to sign autographs before heading off the court. By Friday, however, he had seen the footage and took to Instagram to speak directly to fans. “After the match I didn’t record that my cap didn’t get to the boy,” he wrote, sharing screenshots of the stunned child. “Hey guys, could you help me find the kid from my match? If it’s you (or your parents see this), please send me a DM.”
The tennis star assured followers he had “enough caps to go around” and just wanted to make sure the young boy received one as intended. Within an hour of his post, Majchrzak followed up with good news. The boy had been identified, thanks to the viral spread of the video. “Impressed by the power of the internet,” he wrote, confirming that the young fan would get his rightful souvenir after all.
US Open Fan Sparks Outrage After Snatching Kamil Majchrzak’s Hat From Child
The viral footage lit up X, with tennis fans slamming the shameless act. One user wrote, “Some people are truly so trashy.” Others didn’t hold back either. Journalist Nick Ramos fumed, “In a not-so-distant past, another man would have put him in his place, on the spot. But now we have to worry about going to jail and ruining our family’s life before we take action.” Another disgusted fan commented, “Think of how weak and feeble you are as a man stealing from a child like this… shameful.”
The overwhelming response online was clear. The man’s behavior was universally condemned, while Majchrzak was praised for stepping up to make things right. What began as a sour moment for one young tennis fan ultimately turned into a feel-good ending. The boy will get the hat he was meant to receive. He’s also gained thousands of supporters around the world, thanks to the quick action of Majchrzak and the rallying power of the internet.
