A KID who was left devastated when a cap signed by Kamil Majchrzak at the US open was snatched from him has been reunited with his sporting hero.
The child, whose name is Brock, watched on as Majchrzak scored the biggest win of his career against Karen Khachanov on Thursday.
But a shocking scene following the 29-year-old Pole’s victory garnered horrified reactions from observers.
Majchrzak was filmed removing his cap and trying to hand it to Brock, who was stood in the crowd.
Yet a brazen onlooker stood next to the boy swiped it instead and quickly stuffed it into his bag.
The kid looked devastated as the man took off with the hat, while Majchrzak hadn’t noticed the shocking moment.
Brock appears to say “what are you doing?” to the man.
And the clip soon went viral, sparking outrage and indignation from tennis fans.
Many branded the man who took the hat “selfish” and a “jerk” for stealing the kid’s thunder.
But ever since Majchrzak was made aware of what happened, he’s moved heaven and earth to put things right.
He launched an Instagram appeal on Friday to find the boy.
“After the match I didn’t record that my cap didn’t get to the boy,” he posted.
“Thanks to @asicstennis I’ve got enough caps, so I’m prepared for that.
“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.”
His appeal was a success, and he has since been reunited with Brock.
A heartwarming clip posted on Instagram shows the pair shaking hands and chatting.
Majchrzak hands over a bag of merchandise to the kid before they pose for a photo together.
The caption reads: caption read: “Hello World, Together with Brock we wish you a great day!”
But the man who swooped in to take the cap at the match has been identified as Polish millionaire CEO Piotr Szczerek, according to reports.
Szczerek is the CEO of paving company Drogbruk.
Furious internet users have been quick to blast him for his alleged actions.
“Only an ordinary idiot and a jerk could snatch a hat from a child’s hands,” said one commenter.
Another said: “If the company’s president so unscrupulously stole a child’s hat, if I were a customer, I would no longer use his services.”
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