September 2, 2025

Polish millionaire Piotr Szczerek landed in hot water after a strange moment at the US Open involving tennis player Kamil Majchrzak. On September 1, 2025, Piotr stepped up to clear the air by posting an official apology on his company Drogbruk's website. In his heartfelt statement, timed at 14:45, Piotr said, “Due to the situation that occurred during Kamil Majchrzak's match at the US Open, I would like to offer my sincere apology to the injured boy, his family, all the fans, and the player himself.” What happened? In the thrill of his own victory and the crowd’s cheers, Piotr wrongly thought the young tennis player was handing his cap to him for his sons who wanted autographs. Acting on this wrong idea, he reached out instinctively. His words admitted, “I made a grave mistake... Today I know 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.” Luckily, the cap was returned to the boy and an apology was made directly to the family. Piotr also cleared up some confusion online, stating, “Neither I, my wife, nor my sons commented on this situation on social media or on any website. We did not use the services of any law firm in this regard. All alleged statements appearing online are not ours.” He continued, reflecting on the bigger picture, “For years, my wife and I have been involved in helping children and young athletes, but this situation has shown me that one moment of inattention can undo years of work and support. This is a painful but necessary lesson in humility.” Piotr promised to ramp up his efforts to assist kids and fight against violence and hate. Adding fuel to the controversy, Piotr closed all his social media accounts soon after the US Open drama, stirring more questions about mysterious posts found on various sites. Drogbruk, the paving company he and his wife Anna started in 1999, felt the heat badly. Once a respected name in Poland, the company’s ratings plunged to a shocking 1.4 stars on review site Gowork following the viral video of the incident. Words like "Drogbruk backlash," "Drogbruk CEO scandal," and "Drogbruk controversy" became viral buzzwords. Despite the mess, Piotr’s apology stands as his hope to rebuild lost trust. He humbly asked, “I apologize once again to everyone I have disappointed.” What a rollercoaster for a moment that seemed small but spun into a big storm! Will Piotr's actions quiet the uproar? Only time will tell.

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