Hours after the news broke on Tuesday that Serena Williams had reentered the International Tennis Integrity Agency's (ITIA) registered testing pool, the 23-time major champion disputed that it meant she was planning a return to the sport.

"Omg yall I'm NOT coming back," Williams, 44, posted on X. "This wildfire is crazy"

Williams, widely considered the greatest women's player in the sport's history, retired from tennis in 2022 following the US Open. She has since reportedly asked to be reinstated and her name is included in the most recent list of players in the testing pool, dated Oct. 6. The Athletic first reported Williams' inclusion on the list on Tuesday.

Jill Smoller, Williams' longtime agent, has not yet responded to ESPN's request for comment.

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