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Majchrzak Reunites With Boy After Viral US Open Cap-Snatch Incident

The spectator remains unidentified, with no disciplinary action announced.

Overview

  • Video showed an adult take the Polish player's cap intended for a child as he signed autographs after defeating No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov on Court 11.
  • The clip drew widespread condemnation online, with calls for tournament officials to review footage or bar the man.
  • Majchrzak asked followers on Instagram to help locate the child, noting he had more caps to give.
  • Hours later he reported success, posting, “We got it! All good now.”
  • Reports say the man returned only a marker pen to the boy before stashing the hat in a bag.