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Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek was filmed taking a tennis player’s hat from a child at the U.S. Open.

Szczerek has apologized, calling his actions a "grave mistake," but denied making online comments attributed to him.

A different businessman with a similar company name has faced harassment due to mistaken identity.

A viral incident at the U.S. Open has led to widespread backlash against a Polish CEO — and to mistaken identity that pulled in another businessman who had nothing to do with it.

During a match on Aug. 28 , Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak defeated No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov. After the win, Majchrzak removed his hat to hand it to a young fan in the stands. Video showed a man grabbing the hat before the boy could receive it and quickly tucking it into a woman’s b

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