The Polish businessman who went viral for stealing a hat from a child at the 2025 US Open has apologized for his actions. Peter Szczerk, who was caught on camera snatching a hat given to a young fan by Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak on Thursday, August 29, is calling his behavior "a grave mistake." In a statement posted to his company's Instagram account on Monday, September 1, Szczerk said he assumed the hat was being given to his sons who had previously asked Majchrzak, 29, for autographs.