I can't say that I watched before it before this year, though of course I'd read of results there, but it seemed a really good venue with lots of interaction between players and fans, as well as a lot of other racquet sports going on at the time, Wii tennis matches, etc. Really seemed a lot of fun, but I guess they would take it were they can get more money or just get rid of it all together. Funny that the ATP "bought" it though..if I understand the article correctly.