Carlos Alcaraz remains upbeat despite Australian Open exit to Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev, left, embraces Carlos Alcaraz (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz insisted he was happy with his Australian Open efforts despite falling to a quarter-final loss against Alexander Zverev.

The Wimbledon champion had been in excellent form in Melbourne and threatened a comeback after a slow start but it was Zverev who moved through to the last four thanks to a 6-1 6-3 6-7 (2) 6-4 victory clinched at 1.19am.