Game, set, snatch.
A vile, grown man sparked outrage after he was caught on digicam swiping Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak’s hat from an keen younger fan at the US Open.
The sophomoric scene unfolded Thursday afternoon as Majchrzak greeted followers and signed autographs courtside following his epic five-set victory over No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov, according to footage from the reside broadcast.
A person viciously snatched Kamil Majchrzak’s hat from an keen younger fan at the US Open. US Open/Euro Sport
Majchrzak took off his hat and tried to hand it to a younger boy in the stands — when the grasping man clutching a tennis ball snatched the memento away and shoved it into his spouse’s bag.
“What are you doing?” the outraged boy screamed at the shameless cap caper.
The hat hog ignored the devastated youngster and then thrust a water bottle into the tennis star’s face for another autograph.
Majchrzak continued signing autographs, oblivious to the surprising incident — until he lastly realized what had occurred Friday.
“After the match I didn’t record that my cap didn’t get to the boy,” the 29-year-old tennis star posted on Instagram, with screenshots of the heartbroken younger fan during the heinous second.
The boy screamed at the cap caper after the ugly incident. US Open/Euro Sport
The shameless thief then shoved the memento into his spouse’s bag. US Open/Euro Sport
“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.”
Majchrzack, noting he has enough caps to go around, adopted up an hour later confirming the boy had been recognized and was “impressed by the power of the internet.”
The tennis professional realized what had unfolded Friday and requested the web to assist discover the boy. Instagram/kamilmajchrzakk
Fans and social media have since taken goal at the miscreant who turned a heartwarming reminiscence into a ugly spectacle, calling him a “jerk,” a “terrible man,” and an “ass—-.”
“Stealing from a child is completely disgusting,” one Reddit person wrote Friday.
Kamil Majchrzak of Poland celebrates at the US Open. Getty Images
“What a total piece of s–t. I’m glad it was caught on camera. Hope he enjoys his 15mins of fame.”
Another Reddit poster said, “And the winner of the douchebag of the year award goes to…”
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