Serena Williams has firmly quashed rumours of an imminent return to professional tennis despite taking a significant step that sparked widespread speculation. Over her remarkable 26-year career, Williams amassed virtually every accolade the sport has to offer.

The American secured 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a record in the Open Era, alongside 14 Grand Slam doubles crowns with her sister Venus , while also claiming four Olympic gold medals across 2000, 2008, and 2012. However, despite her unparalleled success, it appeared that Williams may not be entirely finished with the sport . On Tuesday, the 44-year-old notified the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) of her intention to rejoin the International Registered Testing Pool.

Whilst countless tennis enthusiasts interpret

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