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Intruder Attempts Underhanded Theft from Jannik Sinner's Bag During Bizarre Incident at U.S. Open

In the aftermath of the Round of 16 victory at the U.S. Open, it was discovered that an ardent admirer had attempted to pilfer goods from Jannik Sinner's belongings.

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2025 September 12 . 8:31 AM

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Bizarre Incident at U.S. Open as Spectator Attempts to Secretly Grab Items from Jannik Sinner's Bag

Intruder Attempts Underhanded Theft from Jannik Sinner's Bag During Bizarre Incident at U.S. Open

In an unexpected turn of events at the U.S. Open last week, a hat theft incident cast a shadow over Kamil Majchrzak's victory against No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov. The thief in question was none other than Polish millionaire Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of a paving company called Drogbruk.

The hat, initially given by Majchrzak to young fan Brock, was snatched away by someone standing next to the kid. The hat, a symbol of the momentous occasion, was meant to be a keepsake for the young fan. However, it was taken by Szczerek, causing widespread outrage and damaging his company's reputation.

Majchrzak, showing sportsmanship and kindness, met up with Brock again to give him a new hat and take a photo with him. The tennis star also took time to sign autographs for fans after his win.

Another incident involving disrespectful behavior occurred during the same tournament. A fan attempted to take something from Jannik Sinner's bag, prompting a security guard to intervene. Sinner, currently ranked as the World No. 1, handled the situation gracefully, even going so far as to hand over his towel to a fan after his match.

Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, where he played against Alexander Bublik. Despite the distractions, Sinner's performance remained unyielding.

This is not the first instance of disrespectful behavior from spectators at the 2021 U.S. Open. The incidents serve as a reminder for fans to respect the athletes and the spirit of the game.

Following the hat theft incident, Szczerek's company has received negative reviews on job search sites in Poland, reflecting the public's disapproval of his actions. The incident has highlighted the importance of sportsmanship and respect, both on and off the court.