From San Diego, he is the brother of tennis player Zachary Svajda. He is coached by his godfather, Matt Hanlin, and attends Southern Methodist University.[2][3]
In 2023, Svajda won a wildcard into 2023 US Open qualifying after reaching the final of the USTA Boys' 18s National Championships where he was defeated by Learner Tien.[4] He lost over 80 minutes to James Duckworth.[5][6] Also competing in the boys' singles at Flushing Meadow, he defeated Wimbledon boys' singles champion Henry Searle and reached the third round. That year, he earned his first ATP ranking point at the SoCal Pro Series event at the University of San Diego.[7]
In February 2025, Svajda was awarded a wildcard into the singles for the 2025 Dallas Open, for his ATP main draw debut.[8][9]