US Open Fan Incidents Spark Apologies and Outrage
TL;DR
A mistaken identity at the U.S. Open led to online harassment of a Polish businessman, Roman Szkaradek, who was confused with Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of a different company with a similar name, resulting in reputational damage and emotional distress for Szkaradek.
- A C.E.O. Stirred Anger at the U.S. Open. Another Man Bore the Internet’s Wrath. The New York Times
- Snatching items from kids? Stealing from players? Why are so many fans behaving badly? Yahoo Sports
- Man apologizes for snatching hat from young boy at US Open, says he made ‘huge mistake’ CNN
- Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak meets young fan after viral US Open hat debacle ABC News
- CEO Apologizes After Taking Hat Signed by Kamil Majchrzak at US Open TODAY.com
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