" The way the U.S. Open has seeded here , tampering with the ranking system , has tarnished the image and reputation of this U.S. Open in the players ' mind , and we think that is damaging to our sport , " Martin said .
<response> " The way the <misc>U.S. Open</misc> has seeded here , tampering with the ranking system , has tarnished the image and reputation of this <misc>U.S. Open</misc> in the players ' mind , and we think that is damaging to our sport , " <person>Martin</person> said . </response>