Did Piotr Szczerek mock young US Open fan after hat snatching incident? Truth behind viral statement

A viral moment at the 2025 US Open has thrust the Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek into the spotlight after he was captured snatching a signed cap from tennis player Kamil Majchrzak, which was originally intended for a young boy. The incident quickly drew backlash online, with critics accusing Szczerek of spoiling a magical moment for the young boy.

Piotr Szczerek faces backlash over a cap-snatching incident at the 2025 US Open.(X)

Amid the controversy, a viral social media post has circulated, claiming that his company Drogbruk has seen a 15% drop in the wake of the incident.

The viral social media post stated, “His company lost 15% of it's value for 'it's just a hat'.” The post further claimed, “Piotr Szczerek, a Polish millionaire CEO, who snatched a signed cap intended for a young fan during the 2025 US Open, it sparked widespread outrage and led to a 15% drop in his company Drogbruk's stock value within 24 hrs. ”