India, Sept. 1 -- A viral video from the US Open has put Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek and his company, Drogbruk, at the centre of controversy. The clip shows Szczerek taking a signed cap from Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak that was meant for a young fan. The incident sparked widespread criticism online, with many accusing Szczerek of snatching away a child's special moment.

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The backlash soon moved beyond the tennis court and into Szczerek's professional world. Drogbruk, the paving and landscaping company he co-founded, became the target of an online campaign. Its listings on platforms such as GoWork and Trustpilot were suddenly flooded ...