tonight scott abraham takes us to fairfax county for this week's rising star. scott: hydration time in vienna. 38-year-old jason is an adapted athlete. >> i legitimately decided to roll with the punches and just deal with it from day one. >> march 2002. while stationed in fort drum, jason's life changed forever. during a routine field exercise. >> two artillery rounds landed off the and the other to my right. >> his left leg had to be amputated. >> i never had a why me or woe is me moment. you train as you fight. >> it's amazing sometimes how life comes full circle. today he symps our country as a different fashion. representing the united states as a bobsledder. he hopes that his journey is the perfect example when life gives you lemons you make lemonade. >> it's just part of how he lives his life. >> he is is wearing an american flag on his uniform. a different uniform. >> using cross fit to get ready for next season. >> i want the kids to understand when you have adversity, you move on. you don't dwell on it. scott: displaying a spirit to overcome any obstacl

scott abraham has more.est thingsf the about the citi open besides of course the fantastic tennis i there is always something to do around the grounds. tennis clinic put on by aarp, a chance to learn a little about the sport from one of the best, wayne bryant, who happens to be the father of the number two doubles team in the world, the bryan brothers. have fun, as people they will come back the next day, which is crucial. scott: plenty of smiles on the court. tennis fans of all ages taking part in the clinic. >> i got to hit tennis balls and i got to play and serve and hit. yan keeping theuy mood light. he helped you get better by having fun. it's tough, but it's fun. scott: building a foundation of success. >> champions take it in through their eyes and not your ears. before you can achieve it. scott: at the citi open, scott abraham, abc 7 sports. robert: the dodgers did something done today that has not been done all season -- they beat stephen strasburg. justin turner was the key culprit. he took the rig

scott abraham has today's "rising star." scott: krista is a special olympic superstar. >> i did basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, bowling, equestrian. scott: one of four quadruplets. she weighed a pound and seven ounces. >> she had all kind of therapy. physical therapy, speech therapy. occupational therapy. scott: now 29 years old, she is a competitor. participating nationally several times in the special olympics. >> oh, my god, it is so nice to win! scott: she does a lot of winning. she has plenty of medals and trophies to prove it. >> she is one of the only girls i have seen hit it to the outfield consistently. a good athlete. scott: spending a couple of hours with her, you can tell. he is absolutely loves special olympics. she is one of 12 global messengers on 22,000 special olympic athletes in virginia. she is a leader, a role she embraces. >> she loves working with kids with disabilities. she just goes out there and works really hard. she just wants to encourage everyone to do as well as she is doing. scott: lea

reporting at nats park, scott abraham, abc7 sports. erin: thank you, scott.ou know who is really happy about kevin durant going to the warriors? craig our security guy. michelle: yes. erin: if he hasn't talked to you about it yet, he will. he gave me an earful. long. >>> the words may be faded but for so in the meaning still seems clear. >> these are the things that the founding fathers touched. >> this document set in to place what we are proud of today. >> i almost got a tear in my eye because i understand that if it's not for that we wouldn't be here today. >> the original declaration of independence is hard to read. you may be surprised to know why. >> it was once displayed in am radioat the patent office -- in a room at the patent office in full sunlight with people smoking and a fireplace. reporter: another fan fact. it was adopted on july 4th, congress voted for independence on july 2nd. signing didn't begin today august. >> i'm a history teacher. i love my country. my daughter been here before. >> the experience is not just for the history buffs. they

our scott abraham introduces us to a d.c. n desperate being in his 70's is coveraging the competition on the -- scorching the competition on the track. scott: d.c. native tyrone brown is 71 years old. he loves to run fast. >> it makes me feel a lot younger. i feel energetic. scott: he is one of the top master sprinters in the world. >> right now i hold five world records. scott: the world records almost never happened. in 2006 he beat prostate cancer. seven years later he needed a pacemaker. >> whether it's on the track and fe heart ailment or fighting cancer. i was not going to let it beat me. either one of them. scott: he doesn't look like he is 71 years old and he doesn't act like it as well. three times a week he comes out on the track to train. he is self-motivated with a true passion for running. >> you have folks who still sprint at 100 years old. >> i love to win. i'm highly competitive. scott: proving aim is only a number. >> i want to continue running, whether i win or break any more records. it doesn't really matter

. >> i couldn't imagine being a tennis player in the citi open and playing in t scott abraham has a battle of his own, trying to keep cool. scott: how are you? to play tennis but there was no way i would be out on that court today playing in these types of conditions. i have a lot of respect for those players that battle but heat today. it was championship sunday at rock creek park for the citi open. we had a good one in the men's final. ivo karlovic trying to turn back clock.c you think yesterday was hot? look at the encore temperature today, 143 degrees at the start of the match. karlovic won the first set. in a second set tiebreak, monfils with set point. a second set, 7-6. he's fired up. he broke karlovic. oh, how sweet it is. gael monfils wins a marathon title-6, 6-4, the sixth of his career. >> i'm very happy, very broad. it's a big tournament for me -- i am very proud. legend. to be next to for me, it is a great achievement. >> the fans love you. what was it like playing in that type of an atmosphere today where the majority of the crowd was behind you? >> it was great. it was great

scott abraham caught up with tracy alston to talk about how the pl tracy: and humid. scott: as a player, how do you adjust to the heat? tracy: this type of feet usually takes 3, 4 days to adjust to. ithink the humidity makes even tougher. it saps your energy. i think the players are really in tune to make sure they stay hydrated, and that includes not only before their match but the night before as well. scott: will it have an effect on the matches tonight and this weekend? tracy: it could, certainly. survival of the fittest. for some of the big servers, they have quick points, so it is more helpful. at the same time, it could be a determining factor in some matches. robert: baseball for the daniel murphy slapped another one tonight. the is winning individually. the backbreakein the fifth. tied at2-2. tanner roark serves one up to matt kemp, like a batting practice pitch. padres win, 5-3. and don't forget that news your home for d.c. united this season. see them live saturday as they head north of the border. coverage begins at 7:00, kickoff is at 7:30. the mystics hos

scott abraham has been in rock creek park all week, sweating it out. i wanted to ask if you are staying cool out there, but it does not look like it. you what, robert, i'm melting as we speak. it is hot. all week long, we have been treated to fantastic tennis action at the citi open. plenty of upsets and surprises as we get to where we are today, which is the semi finals. players not only battling their opponents on the court but the oppressive heat. it has been hot all week long, especially today. the first men's semifinal, american stevie johnson facing the big serving parliaments. it was hot. 137 degrees game. karlovic wins./ -- wins. >> he just played the break point better than i did. pulling a guy with a big serve one that, if you play breaks serve come it's better. into ais it hard to get rhythm sometimes against big server like that? >> yeah, they don't give you any rhythm. the first game, they try to take it away as well, and he did a better job today than i did. scott: the first women's semi the firstkmayer won set. she was struggling with th

leon: scott abraham. michelle: how does it feel out there? scott: it's hot outside. up, the competition is getting awfully good on the court here at the citi open at rock creek park. today is the quarterfinals in the men's and the women's singles tournament. great matchup today on center court. stevie johnson. this is an absolute battle. after winning the first set 7-6, johnson pulls out the second set as well. in a tie-breaker winning that breaker 17-15. it was a marathon. johnson will now face carlovich in the semi-finals. it was also a special day for a group of kids. let's just say they will probably remember their experience for quite a long time. a tennis camp for kids. not just any camp. the boys and the girls were learning from a legend. >> this program is bringing kids in from different cities throughout america to the support of the u.s.t.a. tennis is a movement sport. run for the ball. scott: professional tennis coach nick bollettieri who coached andre agassi, monica selles and the williams sister made a stop at the citi open. >> this is fantastic. getting

scott abraham caught up with her earlier and she hassen incredible story for this week's -- she has quite the incredible story for the rising star. scott: 6'2", 15-year-old tennis phenom. >> what i love is the competitiveness. >> she is good at coming to the net. last summer she played on the open. >> it was fun. i like the crowd. crowd was behind my back. i was the underdog. >> learning experience on the court. >> i'm hoping right now she will put together the mental aspect in this game. to perfect it. scott: since the age of 7 she has been here at the washington tennis education foundation in southeast. she is on scholarship focusing on education and her tennis game. she may not have a lot of money right now, but let me tell you her future looks bright. >> i will never forget where i came from. that i will always give credit. told me to come up to where i am right now and hopefully where i will be in the future. scott: working hard to acomp lir her dreams -- accomplish her dreams. >> i believe i can be a u.s. open champion but i want to help others in need. i have always wanted to do th

michelle: scott abraham is baking. jonathan: is this too hot to play in or is this normal? cott: this is hot. it's 90's right now outside the court. on the court you have to go 15 degrees over that mark. we'll talk about football. we are less than a week away from the camp kicking off for the redskins. you may not have to wait until next week. the d.c. divas, a women's professional football team here will play for the league championship tomorrow night in pittsburgh. it will also be the last game for fullback she is retiring after this game. it has been a long journey for the young lady. this football player used this sport as an outlet from life struggles. she is this week's rising star. the ladies on the football field. another tough night of practice for the d.c. divas. >> three times a week i get to come out here and just freely hit people. i mean it's like a breath of fresh air almost. scott: she has had quite the journey through life. single parent at the age of 18. had to go on food stamps and suffered a serious knee injury while playing football. >> just looking at t

i'm scott abraham. tomorrow is the big fourth of july celebration on mall.d to traffic the day. visitors will be screened at one weapons,access points, alcohol and drones are prohibited. on the mall. we're just a couple days away from the third safe track surge. starting tuesday, there will be blue line service between national airport to braddock road. this onee first two, is scheduled to only last a week. surge, surge four involves shutting down service between the pentagon to the closure airport. that will also last a week. places will be put in during the closure but you are urged to make alternate plans. to sunday morning. rudin has theeve forecast. >> the rain drops are beginning were going to move through the mid morning hours. a washout. for the fourth of july, i wish i news.tter we're looking for periods of hey rain and thunderstorms. have 1 to 3-inches by the time the system moves out of here with high temperatures in the 70's. the fourth of july fireworks forecast, 9:09 at the mall. temperatures around 75. hopefully we'll dodge the rain for the ha